How To Fix V2174 - Billing note must not contain these special characters: '{}'.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V2 - Kopierfunktionen der Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Billing note must not contain these special characters: '{}'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V2174 - Billing note must not contain these special characters: '{}'. ?

  The SAP error message V2174 indicates that a billing note contains special characters that are not allowed. Specifically, the error mentions that the billing note must not contain the characters {}. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a billing document, and the system has validation rules that restrict the use of certain characters in specific fields.
  
  Cause:
  
  Special Characters: The presence of special characters {} in the billing note or related fields is the primary cause of this error.
  Data Entry: The error may arise from manual data entry where users inadvertently include these characters.
  Data Import: If data is being imported from an external system or file, it may contain these characters.
  Custom Code: If there are custom programs or enhancements in your SAP system, they might be incorrectly handling data and introducing these characters.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Billing Note: Check the billing note for any occurrences of the characters {}.