How To Fix 01630 - The entered user name &1 contains characters that are not recommended.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 01 -

• Message number: 630

• Message text: The entered user name &1 contains characters that are not recommended.

What causes this issue?

The entered user name &V1& contains characters that are not permitted by
the system Customizing (see SAP Note 1731549).

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 01630 - The entered user name &1 contains characters that are not recommended. ?

  The SAP error message "01630 The entered user name &1 contains characters that are not recommended" indicates that the username you are trying to create or use contains characters that are not allowed or recommended by SAP standards. This can happen during user creation or modification in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by the inclusion of special characters, spaces, or other non-alphanumeric characters in the username. SAP has specific rules regarding the format of usernames, which usually allow only certain characters.
  Recommended Characters for Usernames:
  
  Alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9)
  Underscore (_)
  The username should not start with a number.
  The username should not contain spaces or special characters (e.g., @, #, $, %, etc.).
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Username: Review the username you are trying to enter. Ensure it adheres to the SAP naming conventions.
  Modify the Username: If the username contains any disallowed characters, modify it to use only the recommended characters.
  Use a Different Username: If the username is still causing issues, consider using a different username altogether that complies with SAP's requirements.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or guidelines for user naming conventions specific to your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or specific guidelines related to user management and naming conventions.
  User Management Transactions: Familiarize yourself with transactions like SU01 (User Maintenance) to create or modify users correctly.
  System Configuration: In some cases, system administrators can configure the allowed characters for usernames. If you have administrative access, you may want to check the system settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create or modify the username in SAP.