How To Fix ARC_DAS_CON010 - Collection name &1 contains invalid character &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARC_DAS_CON - XML DAS Connector: Messages

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Collection name &1 contains invalid character &2

What causes this issue?

The name of the collection &V1& to be used for storage contains the
impermissible special character &V2& at position &V3&. The name of the
field with the impermissible special character is &V4&.

System Response

Archiving is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Check the rule 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARC_DAS_CON010 - Collection name &1 contains invalid character &2 ?

  The SAP error message ARC_DAS_CON010 indicates that a collection name contains an invalid character. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or manipulate a collection in SAP Data Archiving or similar contexts, and the name you provided does not conform to the allowed naming conventions.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the collection name includes characters that are not permitted. Common invalid characters may include:
  
  Special characters (e.g., @, #, $, %, &, etc.)
  Spaces
  Leading or trailing spaces
  Non-alphanumeric characters
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Collection Name: Review the collection name you are trying to use. Ensure it only contains valid characters. Typically, valid characters include:
  
  Letters (A-Z, a-z)
  Numbers (0-9)
  Underscores (_)
  Dashes (-)
  
  
  
  Rename the Collection: If the collection name contains invalid characters, rename it to comply with the naming conventions. For example, instead of using My Collection!, you could use My_Collection or My-Collection.
  
  
  Avoid Leading/Trailing Spaces: Ensure that there are no leading or trailing spaces in the collection name.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or guidelines for naming conventions specific to the version of SAP you are using, as there may be specific rules that apply.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary changes to the collection name, try to execute the operation again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific updates or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Data Archiving or the specific module you are working with to understand the naming conventions and restrictions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ARC_DAS_CON010 error and successfully work with your collection in SAP.