How To Fix RSAR728 - Fixed value contains the forbidden character &

RSAR728 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 728

• Message text: Fixed value contains the forbidden character &

What causes this issue?

You have tried to use the forbidden character &V1& in field <ls>Fixed
value</>.
The following characters are not permitted in the field <ls>Fixed
value</>:
<zh>'</>

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?

Remove the forbidden character from the field <ls>Fixed value</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR728 - Fixed value contains the forbidden character & ?

  The SAP error message RSAR728 indicates that a fixed value contains a forbidden character, specifically the ampersand (&). This error typically occurs in the context of data extraction or transformation processes, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a fixed value in a selection or filter criteria includes the ampersand character. In SAP, the ampersand is often used as a special character for variable substitution or for defining dynamic selections. Therefore, its presence in fixed values can lead to confusion or misinterpretation by the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSAR728 error, you should take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Source: Determine where the fixed value is being set. This could be in a query, a data source, or a transformation rule.
  
  
  Remove or Replace the Ampersand: 
  
  If the ampersand is not necessary, simply remove it from the fixed value.
  If the ampersand is required for the