How To Fix 1S446 - Invalid application name, permitted characters are: A-Z 0-9

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1S - Messages for SSF ("Secure Store & Forward")

• Message number: 446

• Message text: Invalid application name, permitted characters are: A-Z 0-9

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1S446 - Invalid application name, permitted characters are: A-Z 0-9 ?

  The SAP error message 1S446 indicates that there is an issue with the application name you are trying to use. Specifically, the error states that the application name is invalid and that it must consist of permitted characters, which are uppercase letters (A-Z) and numbers (0-9).
  
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Characters: The application name contains characters that are not allowed, such as lowercase letters, special characters, or spaces.
  Length Restrictions: The application name may exceed the maximum length allowed by SAP.
  Leading or Trailing Spaces: There may be unintended leading or trailing spaces in the application name.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check the Application Name: Ensure that the application name consists only of uppercase letters (A-Z) and numbers (0-9). Remove any invalid characters.
  Verify Length: Check if the application name meets the length requirements. Typically, SAP application names have a maximum length (often