How To Fix WTY801 - Format in IDoc field & (&) not permitted

WTY801 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WTY - Warranty processing

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Format in IDoc field & (&) not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WTY801 - Format in IDoc field & (&) not permitted ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WTY801 - Format in IDoc field & (&) not permitted
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when an IDoc field contains characters or formatting that are not allowed according to the IDoc's data type or format specifications. Specifically, the message indicates that the format of the data in a particular IDoc segment field is invalid because it contains characters that are not permitted.
  Common causes include:
  
  The field contains special characters or symbols that are not allowed (e.g., parentheses ( or ) or other non-alphanumeric characters).
  The field length exceeds the defined length.
  The data does not conform to the expected data type (e.g., numeric field contains alphabetic characters).
  The field contains control characters or invalid formatting.
  
  
  Explanation of the Message Text:
  
  The first & is a placeholder for the field name or segment name.
  The second & is a placeholder for the invalid character or format found.
  
  For example, the message