How To Fix Q0112 - Key & contains characters that are not allowed

Q0112 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q0 - QM: Generally valid messages

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Key & contains characters that are not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q0112 - Key & contains characters that are not allowed ?

  The SAP error message Q0112, which states "Key & contains characters that are not allowed," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a key (such as a material number, batch number, or any other identifier) that includes invalid characters. This can happen in various SAP modules, including Quality Management (QM) or Material Management (MM).
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Characters: The key you are trying to use contains characters that are not permitted by SAP. This can include special characters, spaces, or characters that are not alphanumeric.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in SAP may restrict the types of characters that can be used in keys. This is often defined in the system settings for the specific module you are working with.
  Length Restrictions: The key may exceed the maximum length allowed for that particular field.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the Q0112 error, you can