How To Fix ARC_DAS_CON006 - The name of the collection &1 contains the characters '/' or '\'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARC_DAS_CON - XML DAS Connector: Messages

• Message number: 006

• Message text: The name of the collection &1 contains the characters '/' or '\'

What causes this issue?

The name of the collection to be used contains one of the following
characters: '/' or '\'. These characters are not allowed, because they
could be misinterpreted as separators of folder names.

System Response

The archiving has been terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check the rules stored in IRM.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARC_DAS_CON006 - The name of the collection &1 contains the characters '/' or '\' ?

  The SAP error message ARC_DAS_CON006 indicates that there is an issue with the naming of a collection in the Data Archiving process. Specifically, the error arises when the name of the collection contains invalid characters, namely the forward slash (/) or backslash (\). These characters are not permitted in collection names as they can interfere with the system's ability to process and manage the collections correctly.
  Cause:
  
  The collection name you are trying to use includes either a / or \, which are not allowed characters in SAP collection names.
  This could happen if the collection name was manually entered or generated programmatically without proper validation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Rename the Collection: 
  
  Identify the collection name that is causing the error.
  Change the name to remove any instances of / or \. Ensure that the new name adheres to the naming conventions and does not include any invalid characters.
  
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: 
  
  When creating or modifying collection names, ensure that you follow the SAP naming conventions. Typically, valid characters include letters, numbers, and underscores.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  If the collection name is being generated by a program or script, review the logic to ensure that it does not produce invalid characters.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes: 
  
  After renaming the collection, attempt to execute the operation again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidelines on naming conventions and restrictions for collections and other objects.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after making the necessary changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ARC_DAS_CON006 error and successfully manage your collections in SAP.