How To Fix T5033 - Number &1 contains invalid special characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T5 - SAPphone: Messages for telephony

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Number &1 contains invalid special characters

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter the telephone number either with no special characters or with
the special characters <LB>/</> and <LB>-</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T5033 - Number &1 contains invalid special characters ?

  The SAP error message T5033, which states "Number &1 contains invalid special characters," typically occurs when a user attempts to enter a value in a field that does not conform to the expected format or contains characters that are not allowed. This error is often related to fields that are meant to contain numeric values, alphanumeric codes, or specific formats.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The value entered contains special characters (e.g., @, #, $, %, &, etc.) that are not permitted in the field.
  Incorrect Format: The value may not adhere to the expected format, such as including spaces or being too long.
  Field Definition: The field may be defined in a way that restricts the types of characters that can be entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Review the value you are trying to enter and ensure it does not contain any invalid special characters. Only use allowed characters as per the field's definition.
  Format Compliance: Ensure that the