How To Fix PO153 - SAP character & could not be saved

PO153 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 153

• Message text: SAP character & could not be saved

What causes this issue?

An unexpected problem occurred updating table TCP01.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Notify your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PO153 - Details

• The SAP error message PO153, which states "SAP character & could not be saved," typically occurs when there is an issue with the data being processed in the system, particularly related to the use of special characters or invalid data formats in a Purchase Order (PO) or related documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The error often arises when the system encounters special characters or non-ASCII characters that are not allowed in the field being processed.
  Field Length Exceeded: If the data being entered exceeds the maximum length allowed for a specific field, it can trigger this error.
  Data Format Issues: Incorrect data formats (e.g., date formats, numeric formats) can also lead to this error.
  Custom Fields or Enhancements: If there are custom fields or enhancements in the system, they may not be handling certain characters properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Invalid Characters: Review the data being entered in the Purchase Order or related documents. Ensure that there are no