How To Fix VH147 - & is not a permitted value for the text length

VH147 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VH - SD pricing

• Message number: 147

• Message text: & is not a permitted value for the text length

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VH147 - & is not a permitted value for the text length ?

  SAP Error Message:
  VH147 – "& is not a permitted value for the text length"
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message VH147 typically occurs when entering or processing text fields in SAP where the length or content of the text does not comply with the allowed parameters. Specifically, this message indicates that the character "&" (ampersand) is not allowed in the text field because it is either:
  
  Not permitted in the specific text field due to validation rules.
  Interpreted as a special character or placeholder in SAP texts.
  Causing the text length to exceed the allowed limit when special characters are counted differently.
  
  In many SAP text fields, the ampersand character is reserved for special purposes (e.g., variable substitution in texts) and thus is restricted or requires special handling.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Avoid Using "&" Directly:
  
  Replace the ampersand character "&" with the word "and" or another acceptable character.
  If the ampersand is necessary, check if the system allows escaping it by using double ampersands