How To Fix PRODALLOC_CHARC_CTLG044 - Group value '&1' of value group &2 must contain characters other than #.

PRODALLOC_CHARC_CTLG044 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRODALLOC_CHARC_CTLG - Prod Alloc Characteristic Catalog Message Class for BOPF

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Group value '&1' of value group &2 must contain characters other than #.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRODALLOC_CHARC_CTLG044 - Group value '&1' of value group &2 must contain characters other than #. ?

  The SAP error message PRODALLOC_CHARC_CTLG044 indicates that there is an issue with the value group in a product allocation scenario. Specifically, the error states that the group value '&1' of value group &2 must contain characters other than the '#' character. This typically occurs when the system expects a valid character or value but encounters an invalid one.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Character: The value group is expected to contain valid characters, but it contains the '#' character, which is not allowed.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake during data entry or configuration where the '#' character was inadvertently included.
  Configuration Issue: The configuration of the value group may not be set up correctly, leading to this error when trying to process or allocate products.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Value Group Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the value group in question.
  Ensure that the group value does not contain the '#' character. If it does, replace it