How To Fix SO847 - Entry for fax number &1 has invalid format

SO847 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 847

• Message text: Entry for fax number &1 has invalid format

What causes this issue?

You have entered the fax number in an invalid format.

How to fix this error?

Enter the fax number in the following format:
<LB><COUNTRY> <number></>
Enter the country code. You can enter the telephone number generically,
i.e. you can replace part of the number with '*'.
&Examples&
DE 0622774747
US *23764

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO847 - Entry for fax number &1 has invalid format ?

  The SAP error message SO847 indicates that there is an issue with the format of a fax number that has been entered into the system. This error typically arises when the fax number does not conform to the expected format defined in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Format: The fax number may contain invalid characters (e.g., letters, special characters) or may not follow the required structure (e.g., missing country code, area code).
  Length of the Number: The fax number may be too short or too long compared to the expected length defined in the system.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the SAP system for fax number formats may not be correctly configured, leading to validation errors.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SO847 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Format: Ensure that the fax number is entered in the correct format. Typically, a valid fax number should include:
  
  Country code