How To Fix POWL014 - Special characters are not allowed

POWL014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: POWL - Internal Messages used in generic personal object work list

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Special characters are not allowed

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POWL014 - Details

• The SAP error message POWL014 ("Special characters are not allowed") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Portal or when using the SAP Business Client, particularly when dealing with Personal Object Worklist (POWL) or similar applications. This error indicates that the input provided contains special characters that are not permitted in the specific field or context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Input Validation: The system has strict validation rules for certain fields, and special characters (like @, #, $, %, &, etc.) are not allowed.
  Field Configuration: The field may be configured to accept only alphanumeric characters, and any deviation from this will trigger the error.
  Data Entry Error: Users may inadvertently enter special characters while typing or copying and pasting data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Review the input data for any special characters. Remove or replace them with valid characters (usually alphanumeric).
  Field Requirements: Refer to the documentation or field requirements to understand what characters are allowed.
  User Training: Educate users