How To Fix VSCE485 - Variable table &1 contains special characters (e.g. &2 in column &3)

VSCE485 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCE - Messages for SCE

• Message number: 485

• Message text: Variable table &1 contains special characters (e.g. &2 in column &3)

What causes this issue?

One of the cells in the variant table contains special characters. This
can cause problems when replicating table contents.

System Response

The table is copied into the runtime version.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSCE485 - Variable table &1 contains special characters (e.g. &2 in column &3) ?

  The SAP error message VSCE485 indicates that a variable table contains special characters that are not allowed in certain contexts. This error typically arises when you are working with variable tables in SAP, particularly in the context of reporting or data extraction.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A variable table (e.g., a selection variable or a characteristic variable) contains special characters that are not permitted. 
  The special characters can include symbols like &, %, $, etc., which may be present in the variable name or in the values assigned to the variable.
  The specific message indicates that the variable table identified by &1 has a special character &2 in column &3.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Variable Table: Check the variable table mentioned in the error message (replace &1 with the actual name of the variable table).
  
  
  Check for Special Characters: Review the variable names and their values in the