How To Fix VP340 - Input value & not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VP - Vertriebsbelegpartner

• Message number: 340

• Message text: Input value & not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VP340 - Input value & not allowed ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VP340 - Input value & not allowed:
  
  SAP Error Message: VP340 - Input value & not allowed
  
  1. Cause
  The error message VP340 occurs when an input value entered in a field is not permitted according to the system's validation rules or configuration. Specifically, the ampersand character (&) is not allowed in the input field where the error is triggered.
  In SAP, the ampersand (&) is often used as a special character, for example, as a placeholder for variables in texts or as a control character in certain fields. Therefore, its use in some input fields is restricted to avoid conflicts or misinterpretation by the system.
  Common scenarios where this error might occur include:
  
  Entering a value with & in a field that does not accept special characters.
  Attempting to input a name, description, or code containing & where only alphanumeric characters are allowed.
  Data validation rules or domain restrictions explicitly disallow the & character.
  
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve the VP340 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Remove or Replace the & Character:
  
  Modify the input value to exclude the ampersand. For example, replace & with the word "and" or another acceptable character.
  
  
  Check Field Restrictions:
  
  Verify the domain or data element associated with the field to understand allowed characters. This can be done via transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  
  
  Adjust Validation Rules (if applicable):
  
  If the & character is required for business reasons, and the system currently disallows it, you may need to adjust the validation logic or domain restrictions. This requires development or configuration changes:
  
  Modify the domain to allow special characters (if business rules permit).
  Adjust input checks or user-exits that validate the field.
  
  
  
  Use Escape Characters (if applicable):
  
  In some cases, special characters can be escaped or encoded to be accepted by the system. However, this depends on the specific field and context.
  
  
  Consult Business Requirements:
  
  Confirm with business users whether the & character is necessary. If not, standardize input to exclude it.
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  Message Class: VP (Sales and Distribution - Pricing)
  Transaction Codes: The error might appear in transactions related to sales documents, pricing conditions, or master data maintenance.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Service Marketplace for notes related to VP340 for any patches or known issues.
  Domain Restrictions:
  
  Use transaction SE11 to check the domain of the field causing the error. Domains define allowed character sets and length.
  User Exits / BAdIs:
  
  Custom validation logic in user exits or BAdIs might enforce restrictions on input values.
  Special Characters in SAP:
  
  The ampersand (&) is often reserved for variable substitution in texts (e.g., in message texts or form texts). Its use in input fields is often restricted to prevent parsing errors.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VP340 - Input value & not allowed
  
  
  Cause
  Input contains & character which is disallowed in the field
  
  
  Solution
  Remove or replace &; check domain restrictions; adjust validation if needed
  
  
  Related
  Domain definitions, validation logic, SAP Notes, user exits
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or field where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.