How To Fix USMDZ10047 - Order number must not contain special characters

USMDZ10047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMDZ10 - Message Class for MDG-F BOL/genIL UI related texts

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Order number must not contain special characters

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USMDZ10047 - Details

• The SAP error message USMDZ10047 indicates that the order number you are trying to use contains special characters that are not allowed. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP applications where order numbers are expected to follow a specific format, which usually includes only alphanumeric characters.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The order number entered contains special characters (e.g., @, #, $, %, &, *, etc.).
  The order number may have leading or trailing spaces or other non-visible characters.
  The system settings or configuration restrict the format of order numbers to alphanumeric characters only.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Order Number: 
  
  Review the order number you are trying to enter and ensure it contains only letters (A-Z, a-z) and numbers (0-9).
  Remove any special characters or spaces.
  
  
  
  Re-enter the Order Number:
  
  After correcting the order number, re-enter it in the relevant field.
  
  
  
  Validation:
  
  If you are using a program or interface to