How To Fix SPC02621 - Either the first or the last character of field '&' is a '-'

SPC02621 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPC02 - Messages for 2nd phase of SPEC2000

• Message number: 621

• Message text: Either the first or the last character of field '&' is a '-'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPC02621 - Either the first or the last character of field '&' is a '-' ?

  The SAP error message SPC02621 indicates that there is an issue with the input data for a specific field, where either the first or the last character of the field is a hyphen ('-'). This typically occurs in scenarios where certain fields are expected to contain alphanumeric characters, and the presence of a hyphen at the beginning or end of the field violates the validation rules set by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Input Data Error: The most common cause is that the user has inadvertently entered a hyphen as the first or last character of the field.
  Data Import Issues: If data is being imported from an external source, the formatting of the data may not comply with SAP's requirements.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the field may be incorrectly configured in the system, allowing invalid characters.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Data: Review the data being entered into the field. Ensure that the first and last characters are