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


3G718 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

  • Message number: 718

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

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  • 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.


3G718 - Details

  • 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

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