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3563121 - Error while Modifying Existing Coding Masks in SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition

Symptom

  • An error occurs when trying to modify the existing coding masks in SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition.
  • The error prevents the changes from being saved successfully.
  • The error message encountered during the correction attempt is not specifically mentioned.

Environment

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition

Reproducing the Issue

  1. Attempt to modify the existing coding masks in SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition.
  2. Encounter an error that prevents the changes from being saved successfully.

Cause

  • This is standard behavior.
  • The error message such as CJ611 will be output if an attempt is made to make a change to the coding mask which is not supported.
  • A logical check of the change only allows certain changes. The only changes which are allowed to an existing coding mask are the following:
  • Changing a numeric section to an alphanumeric section of the same length.
  • Extending the coding mask with an alphanumeric section at the end of the coding mask.
  • Cancellation of existing separators is not allowed.

Resolution

Create a new coding mask with a new project ID.

See Also

Keywords

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, coding masks, error, modification, CJ611, numeric section, alphanumeric section, separators, new project ID. , KBA , PS-ST , Structures , Problem

Product

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition all versions