How To Fix SG036 - Entry "&" is invalid. (Make entry in the form "&3&2" or "&4&2")

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SG - Global Pool for Cross-Application Developments

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Entry "&" is invalid. (Make entry in the form "&3&2" or "&4&2")

What causes this issue?

Your entry does not match the specified template.

System Response

The field rejects the entry.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry so that it matches the template N&V2&. "N" stands
for the quotation of the exchange rate.
Your system is set so that it accepts the following entries for "N":
"&V3&": The exchange rate has direct quotation.
(One unit of the foreign currency equals the number of units of the
local currency that you enter.)
"&V4&": The exchange rate has indirect quotation.
(One unit of your local currency equals the number of units of the
foreign currency that you enter.)
"9" stands for numbers (0-9), "." and "," stand for themselves and are
the decimal and thousand delimiters. You do not need to enter ",". You
need to enter "." only if the exchange rate has decimal places.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SG036 - Entry "&" is invalid. (Make entry in the form "&3&2" or "&4&2") ?

  The SAP error message SG036, which states "Entry '&' is invalid. (Make entry in the form '&3&2' or '&4&2')", typically occurs when a user is trying to enter a value in a field that requires a specific format, but the input does not conform to the expected pattern.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following:
  
  Incorrect Format: The value entered does not match the required format. The message indicates that the expected format is either "&3&2" or "&4&2", which suggests that the input should consist of specific characters or numbers in a defined sequence.
  Invalid Characters: The input may contain characters that are not allowed or recognized by the system.
  Field Length: The input may exceed the maximum length allowed for that field.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Format: Ensure that the entry you are trying to make follows the specified format. For example, if the