How To Fix WXP149 - Choose a description without special characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Choose a description without special characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP149 - Choose a description without special characters ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WXP149 - Choose a description without special characters
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when you enter a description or text field in SAP that contains special characters which are not allowed. SAP standard texts, descriptions, or certain fields require input without special characters to ensure data consistency, proper processing, and compatibility across different systems and interfaces.
  Special characters might include symbols like:
  
  ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) + = { } [ ] | \ : ; " ' < > , ? / ~ and others depending on the specific field and configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  Remove special characters: Edit the description or text field and remove any special characters.
  Use only allowed characters: Stick to alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9), spaces, and possibly some basic punctuation like hyphens or underscores if allowed.
  Check field-specific rules: Some fields may have specific allowed character sets; refer to the documentation or field help.
  Validate input before saving: Use input validation to ensure descriptions comply with allowed characters.
  If special characters are necessary:  
  
  Check if the system or business process can be adjusted to allow certain characters (rare and usually not recommended).  
  Alternatively, use a different field or method to store such information.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is a warning (WXP149), so it may not block saving but indicates best practice or system requirements.
  Common in modules like SAP MM, SD, PM, or HR where descriptions or long texts are used.
  Helps avoid issues in data exchange, printing, or interfacing with external systems.
  If you encounter this message frequently, consider training users on allowed input or implementing input masks.
  For developers: Check the domain or data element definition for allowed characters or implement custom validation logic if needed.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  SAP message WXP149 warns you to enter descriptions without special characters to maintain data integrity. Simply remove or replace special characters in the description to resolve the warning.