How To Fix SS248 - Enter the component code in the form XXX-XXX-XXX

SS248 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SS - Integration IMG - function model - SAP analyzer

• Message number: 248

• Message text: Enter the component code in the form XXX-XXX-XXX

What causes this issue?

The component code you have entered is not in the form XXX-XXX-XXX

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter the component code in the form XXX-XXX-XXX (Note that each part
of the code must be between one and three characters long, and must be
separated with the "-" character).

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SS248 - Details

• The SAP error message SS248, which states "Enter the component code in the form XXX-XXX-XXX," typically occurs when a user is trying to enter a component code in a transaction or screen where the format of the code is strictly enforced. The format specified (XXX-XXX-XXX) indicates that the component code must consist of three groups of three alphanumeric characters, separated by hyphens.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Format: The most common cause of this error is that the component code entered does not conform to the required format (e.g., it may be missing hyphens, have too many or too few characters, or contain invalid characters).
  Field Validation: The field where the component code is being entered has validation rules that enforce this specific format.
  User Input Error: The user may have mistyped the component code or copied it incorrectly from another source.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Format: Ensure that the component code you are entering follows the required format of