How To Fix WER043 - Invalid entry:the description you entered is not valid

WER043 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WER - Messages for the package WER

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Invalid entry:the description you entered is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WER043 - Invalid entry:the description you entered is not valid ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WER043 - Invalid entry: the description you entered is not valid
  
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when you enter a description or text in a field that does not meet the validation criteria set by the SAP system. The description might contain invalid characters, exceed the allowed length, or not conform to the expected format or language settings.
  Common causes include:  
  
  Use of special characters or symbols not allowed in the description field.  
  Description length exceeding the maximum allowed characters.  
  Entering a description in a language or character set not supported by the system or the specific field.  
  The description does not match the predefined values or format expected by the system (e.g., in customizing or master data maintenance).
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Description Content:  
  
  Remove any special characters or symbols that might be invalid.  
  Ensure the description only contains allowed characters (letters, numbers, spaces, and permitted punctuation).