How To Fix XS026 - Fax number to be replaced has an incorrect format

XS026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XS - SAPconnect: All messages

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Fax number to be replaced has an incorrect format

What causes this issue?

The fax number you specified to be used &V1& is not in canonical
format. The fax number check is switched on.

System Response

The configuration was not adopted.

How to fix this error?

You can adapt the number to simple canonical format:
Permitted characters: 0123456789() and space
Format a) '(Dialing code) number', e.g. '[phone]'
Format b) 'Number', e.g. '4348'
Format c) Not filled
Alternatively, you can switch off the fax number check in SAPconnect
Administration.

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XS026 - Details

• The SAP error message XS026, which states "Fax number to be replaced has an incorrect format," typically occurs when the fax number entered in the system does not conform to the expected format. This can happen in various SAP modules where fax numbers are required, such as in customer or vendor master data, or during the processing of documents that require faxing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Format: The fax number may contain invalid characters (e.g., letters, special characters) or may not follow the required format (e.g., missing country code, incorrect number of digits).
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may have specific configuration settings that define what constitutes a valid fax number format, and the entered number does not meet these criteria.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors can lead to incorrect formatting, such as extra spaces or incorrect punctuation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Format: Ensure that the fax number is entered in the correct format. Typically, a valid fax number should