How To Fix ARC_DAS_CON011 - Collection name &1 ends with the character '.'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARC_DAS_CON - XML DAS Connector: Messages

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Collection name &1 ends with the character '.'

What causes this issue?

The name of the collection &V1& to be used for storage ends with the
character '.'. This is not allowed. The name of the field from which the
impermissible character comes is &V2&.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARC_DAS_CON011 - Collection name &1 ends with the character '.' ?

  The SAP error message ARC_DAS_CON011 indicates that there is an issue with a collection name that ends with a period ('.'). This is not allowed in SAP, as collection names must adhere to specific naming conventions.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a collection name is defined or referenced in a way that it ends with a period. This can happen during the creation of a collection, when importing data, or when configuring settings in the SAP system.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the collection name does not end with a period. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify the Collection Name: Check the specific collection name that is causing the error. The error message will typically provide the name in the format &1.
  
  
  Modify the Collection Name: If you have control over the naming of the collection, change the name to remove the trailing period. For example, if the collection name is MyCollection., rename it to MyCollection.
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings: If the collection name is being set in a configuration file or through a user interface, ensure that there are no trailing periods in the input fields.
  
  
  Review Code or Scripts: If the collection name is being generated programmatically (e.g., through ABAP code or scripts), review the code to ensure that it does not append a period to the collection name.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with the naming conventions for collections in SAP to avoid similar issues in the future. Generally, collection names should be alphanumeric and may include underscores, but should not include special characters like periods at the end.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on naming conventions and error handling.
  Support: If you continue to experience issues after making the changes, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a technical expert familiar with your specific SAP environment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ARC_DAS_CON011 error and ensure that your collection names are compliant with SAP's requirements.