How To Fix APB_LAUNCHPAD102 - Only characters A-Z, 0-9, '_' and '/' allowed for Role &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_LAUNCHPAD - Launchpad

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Only characters A-Z, 0-9, '_' and '/' allowed for Role &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APB_LAUNCHPAD102 - Only characters A-Z, 0-9, '_' and '/' allowed for Role &1 ?

  The SAP error message APB_LAUNCHPAD102 indicates that there is an issue with the naming convention of a role in the SAP system. Specifically, the error states that only certain characters are allowed in the role name, which are:
  
  Uppercase letters (A-Z)
  Digits (0-9)
  Underscore (_)
  Forward slash (/)
  
  Cause
  The error typically occurs when you attempt to create or modify a role in the SAP system, and the role name you have provided contains invalid characters. This can happen if:
  
  You have included lowercase letters (a-z).
  You have used special characters (e.g., spaces, punctuation marks).
  The role name exceeds the character limit or does not conform to the naming conventions set by your organization or SAP.
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Role Name: Review the role name you are trying to create or modify. Ensure that it only contains uppercase letters, digits, underscores, and forward slashes.
  
  
  Modify the Role Name: If the role name contains invalid characters, modify it to comply with the allowed character set. For example:
  
  Change my_role to MY_ROLE
  Change role-1 to ROLE_1
  
  
  
  Follow Naming Conventions: If your organization has specific naming conventions for roles, ensure that you adhere to those guidelines.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary changes to the role name, try to create or modify the role again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidelines on naming conventions and best practices for role management.
  Transaction Codes: You may be using transaction codes like PFCG (Profile Generator) to manage roles. Familiarize yourself with the functionalities of these transaction codes.
  System Settings: Check if there are any system settings or configurations that might impose additional restrictions on role naming.
  
  By ensuring that the role name adheres to the specified character set and any organizational guidelines, you should be able to resolve the APB_LAUNCHPAD102 error successfully.