How To Fix TK074 - Comment may not be located at beginning of field


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

  • Message number: 074

  • Message text: Comment may not be located at beginning of field

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  • What causes this issue?

    The <LB>"</> character was entered at the beginning of the field to
    indicate a comment.

    System Response

    The system rejected the entry.

    How to fix this error?

    First enter an object name and then a comment. To enter a comment line,
    place an <LB>"*"</> in the <LS>PgmID</> column.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK074 - Comment may not be located at beginning of field ?
    The SAP error message TK074, which states "Comment may not be located at beginning of field," typically occurs when you are trying to enter a comment or text in a field that does not allow comments to start at the beginning of the field. This is often seen in various SAP transactions where specific formatting rules apply to text fields.
    
    Cause: The error is caused by the following: The comment or text you are trying to enter starts at the very beginning of the field, which is not allowed by the system's validation rules. The field may require a specific format or structure, and starting with a comment violates that structure.
    Solution: To resolve the TK074 error, you can try the following steps: Adjust the Comment Position: Ensure that the comment or text does not start at the very beginning of the field. You can do this by adding a space or another character before the comment. Check

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