How To Fix SXCO024 - Unexpected character &1 at position &2.

SXCO024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SXCO - Extension Common: Messages

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Unexpected character &1 at position &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SXCO024 - Unexpected character &1 at position &2. ?

  The SAP error message SXCO024, which states "Unexpected character &1 at position &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP's transport management system or when dealing with transport requests. This error indicates that there is an unexpected character in a transport request or a related configuration file, which is causing the system to fail in processing the request.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The error is often caused by the presence of invalid or unexpected characters in the transport request, such as special characters that are not allowed.
  Corrupted Transport Files: If the transport files have been corrupted or improperly formatted, this can lead to unexpected characters being read by the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: Misconfiguration in the transport settings or in the transport directory can also lead to this error.
  Version Compatibility: Sometimes, the error can arise due to compatibility issues between different versions of SAP systems.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Transport Request: Review the transport request for any invalid