How To Fix QP430 - Data will be copied after the cursor position (characteristic &)

QP430 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QP - Message IDs for function module group QPAA

• Message number: 430

• Message text: Data will be copied after the cursor position (characteristic &)

What causes this issue?

The data will be copied behind the characteristic on which the cursor
is positioned.

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?

If the data is to be copied behind the specified item, select
<LS>ENTER.</> If not, cancel the copy function.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP430 - Data will be copied after the cursor position (characteristic &) ?

  The SAP error message QP430, which states "Data will be copied after the cursor position (characteristic &)," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when working with characteristics in inspection plans or quality notifications. This message indicates that there is an issue with the data entry in a characteristic field, where the system expects data to be entered in a specific format or location.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cursor Positioning: The error usually arises when the cursor is positioned in a way that the system does not expect, such as trying to enter data in a field that is not editable or is not the correct field for the data being entered.
  Field Length Exceeded: If the data being entered exceeds the defined length of the characteristic field, the system may throw this error.
  Incorrect Data Format: The data entered may not conform to the expected format (e.g., numeric, alphanumeric, etc.).
  Locked Fields: The field may