How To Fix SIT_PUWB098 - In &1 details text, remove the special characters from the parameters.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIT_PUWB - Messages for Situation Handling - Power User Workbench

• Message number: 098

• Message text: In &1 details text, remove the special characters from the parameters.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIT_PUWB098 - In &1 details text, remove the special characters from the parameters. ?

  The SAP error message SIT_PUWB098 typically indicates that there are special characters present in the parameters of a transaction or function module that are not allowed. This can occur in various contexts, such as when processing data in a user interface, during data uploads, or when interfacing with other systems.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of special characters in the input parameters. These characters may include symbols, punctuation, or other non-alphanumeric characters that the system does not accept for processing. This can happen due to:
  
  User input errors.
  Data imported from external sources that contain special characters.
  Incorrectly formatted data in custom programs or reports.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to identify and remove the special characters from the parameters. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify the Parameters: Check the details of the error message to identify which parameters are causing the issue.
  
  
  Review Input Data: Look at the data being inputted into the system. This could be from user entries, uploaded files, or data being passed between systems.
  
  
  Remove Special Characters: 
  
  If you are entering data manually, ensure that you only use alphanumeric characters (A-Z, 0-9) and any other characters that are explicitly allowed by the system.
  If the data is being uploaded or imported, you may need to preprocess the data to remove or replace special characters. This can often be done using text processing tools or scripts (e.g., using regular expressions in programming languages).
  
  
  
  Validation: Implement validation checks in your input forms or data processing logic to prevent special characters from being entered in the first place.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific transaction or function module you are using to understand the allowed character set for parameters.
  Custom Code Review: If this error arises from custom ABAP code, review the code to ensure that it properly handles input validation and sanitization.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.