How To Fix 3G718 - Name '&1' contains a non-alphanumeric character

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 718

• Message text: Name '&1' contains a non-alphanumeric character

What causes this issue?

The name of the object contains a character that is not in accordance
with the SAP naming conventions. Permitted signs are letters, numbers,
and the underscore. However, numbers cannot be the first character in
the name, and underscores cannot be either the second or third
characters in the name.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please correct your entries.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G718 - Name '&1' contains a non-alphanumeric character ?

  The SAP error message 3G718 indicates that a name (such as a variable, field, or object name) contains a non-alphanumeric character, which is not allowed in SAP naming conventions. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify an object in the SAP system, and the name you have provided includes characters that are not letters (A-Z, a-z) or numbers (0-9).
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The name you are trying to use includes special characters (e.g., spaces, punctuation, symbols).
  The name does not conform to the naming conventions set by SAP, which generally require names to be alphanumeric and may have specific length restrictions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check the Name: Review the name you are trying to use and ensure it only contains alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9).
  Rename the Object: If the name contains invalid characters, rename the object to comply with SAP's naming conventions.
  Follow Naming Conventions: Ensure that the name adheres to any specific naming conventions required by your organization or the SAP system. For example, some systems may have prefixes or suffixes that are required for certain types of objects.
  Test the Change: After renaming, try to save or activate the object again to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with the specific naming conventions for the type of object you are working with (e.g., variable names, table names, function module names).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more details on naming conventions and restrictions.
  Transaction Codes: If you are working in a specific transaction (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary objects, SE80 for development objects), ensure you are following the guidelines for that transaction.
  
  By ensuring that all names are compliant with SAP's requirements, you should be able to avoid this error in the future.