How To Fix U1610 - Sign "&" is not supported in Employee Number.

U1610 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: U1 - Tax reporter interface

• Message number: 610

• Message text: Sign "&" is not supported in Employee Number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message U1610 - Sign "&" is not supported in Employee Number. ?

  The SAP error message U1610, which states "Sign '&' is not supported in Employee Number," typically occurs when there is an issue with the format or content of the employee number being processed in the SAP system. This error is often related to the use of special characters or incorrect formatting in the employee number field.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The employee number may contain special characters (like '&', '@', etc.) that are not allowed in the employee number field.
  Incorrect Input Format: The employee number may not conform to the expected format defined in the system settings.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error during data entry, leading to the inclusion of unsupported characters.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Number: Review the employee number you are trying to enter or process. Ensure that it contains only valid characters (typically alphanumeric).
  Remove Special Characters: If the employee number contains the '&' character or any other unsupported characters,