How To Fix AD105 - The name & contains a non-alphanumeric character

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 105

• Message text: The name & contains a non-alphanumeric character

What causes this issue?

The name of the object contains a character that is not allowed by the
SAP naming conventions. Allowed characters are letters, figures, and
the underscore character. Figures may not be used in the first position
and underscores may not be used in the second and third positions in
names.

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?

Correct your entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD105 - The name & contains a non-alphanumeric character ?

  The SAP error message AD105 indicates that a name (such as a user name, role name, or other identifiers) contains a non-alphanumeric character, which is not allowed in certain contexts within SAP. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify an object in the SAP system, and the name you have provided does not conform to the naming conventions.
  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 adhere to the required format, which usually allows only letters (A-Z, a-z) and numbers (0-9).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AD105 error, you should:
  
  Check the Name: Review the name you are trying to use and ensure it only contains alphanumeric characters (letters and numbers).
  Rename the Object: If the name contains invalid characters, rename the object to comply with the naming conventions. For example:
  
  Change "User Name!" to "UserName"
  Change "Role 1" to "Role1"
  
  
  Follow Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with the specific naming conventions for the type of object you are working with in SAP. Different objects may have different rules.
  Test Again: After making the necessary changes, try to create or modify the object again to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for specific naming conventions related to the object you are working with.
  Transaction Codes: If you are working with user management, you might be using transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or additional information regarding naming conventions and error messages.
  
  By ensuring that all names are compliant with the alphanumeric requirement, you should be able to avoid the AD105 error in the future.