How To Fix ST804 - The entry includes the invalid character "&"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ST - Terminology Database

• Message number: 804

• Message text: The entry includes the invalid character "&"

What causes this issue?

The text includes non-allowed characters.

System Response

You cannot create this entry.

How to fix this error?

Remove the non-allowed character(s).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ST804 - The entry includes the invalid character "&" ?

  The SAP error message ST804, which states "The entry includes the invalid character '&'", typically occurs when you are trying to input data that contains an invalid character in a field that does not accept it. The ampersand (&) is often not allowed in certain contexts within SAP, such as in naming conventions, identifiers, or certain data fields.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Character: The presence of the & character in a field that does not support it.
  Field Restrictions: Certain fields in SAP have restrictions on the characters that can be used, and & is often one of the disallowed characters.
  Data Entry Error: The error may arise from manual data entry mistakes or from data being imported from external sources that include invalid characters.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Field: Determine which field is causing the error. This may require checking the input data or the context in which the error occurs.
  Remove or Replace Invalid Characters: Edit the input