How To Fix /SMB/CENTRALDATA037 - ID &1 is not allowed (only numbers with maximum length &2 allowed)

/SMB/CENTRALDATA037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CENTRALDATA -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: ID &1 is not allowed (only numbers with maximum length &2 allowed)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/CENTRALDATA037 - ID &1 is not allowed (only numbers with maximum length &2 allowed) ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/CENTRALDATA037 ID &1 is not allowed (only numbers with maximum length &2 allowed) typically indicates that a specific ID you are trying to use does not conform to the expected format. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Business One or other SAP modules that require specific ID formats.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The ID you are trying to enter contains characters that are not allowed. The error message specifies that only numbers are permitted.
  Length Restriction: The ID exceeds the maximum length specified in the error message. For example, if the maximum length is 10, and you are trying to enter an ID that is 11 characters long, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The ID may have been entered incorrectly, possibly due to a typographical error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the ID Format: Ensure that the ID you are entering consists only of numeric characters (0-9).
  Verify Length: Make sure