How To Fix W0122 - & is not a valid entry

W0122 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W0 - Customizing - ISR

• Message number: 122

• Message text: & is not a valid entry

What causes this issue?

You did not enter a valid value for the chatacteristic name.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Use the search help to find a valid value and enter this.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W0122 - & is not a valid entry ?

  SAP Error Message:
  W0122 & is not a valid entry
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message W0122 typically occurs when a user enters a value in a field that is not recognized as a valid entry according to the system's validation rules or the allowed entries in the domain or search help. The placeholder "&" in the message is replaced by the actual invalid entry the user has input.
  Common causes include:  
  
  Entering a value that does not exist in the underlying table or master data.  
  Typing errors or incorrect formatting of the input.  
  Missing or incorrect configuration of allowed values or search helps.  
  The field expects a value from a predefined list or domain, and the entered value is outside this list.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Input Value:
  Verify that the value you entered is correct and exists in the system. For example, if it is a material number, customer number, or cost center, confirm