Symptom
The system restricts modifications to the DUNS field, allowing only numeric values ranging from 0-9.
Environment
SAP Business ByDesign
Reproducing the Issue
- Go to the Account Management work center.
- Go to Accounts view.
- Select the account and click Edit.
- Attempt to modify the D-U-N-S field to include alphanumeric characters.
- Observe that the system prompts to maintain numeric values ranging from 0-9 only.
Cause
- The customer attempted to modify the DUNS number to include alphanumeric characters.
- The system restricts the DUNS field to numeric values only.
Resolution
- The DUNS Number is an identification code applicable exclusively to companies registered in the United States.
- It is stored in the Company Profile and serves as an international identifier.
- The DUNS field is restricted to numeric values ranging from 0-9 and cannot be modified to include alphanumeric characters.
Keywords
sap business bydesign, alphanumeric input, numeric field limitation, DUNS, validation rules, field input restriction , KBA , SRD-MD-OM , Organizational Management , Problem
Product
SAP Business ByDesign all versions
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