How To Fix BA448 - Name &1 contains the impermissible special character &2 at position &3

BA448 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 448

• Message text: Name &1 contains the impermissible special character &2 at position &3

What causes this issue?

The name of the archiving object (&V1&) contains at least one
impermissible special character (&V2&). You can only use the following
characters in the name of an archiving object:
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789-_/

System Response

The system rejects your entry.

How to fix this error?

Correct the name you've entered and use only the permissible characters.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA448 - Name &1 contains the impermissible special character &2 at position &3 ?

  The SAP error message BA448 indicates that a name (such as a customer name, vendor name, or any other identifier) contains an impermissible special character at a specific position. This error typically arises when the system enforces naming conventions or restrictions on the characters that can be used in certain fields.
  
  Cause:
  
  Impermissible Characters: The name you are trying to enter contains special characters that are not allowed by the SAP system. Common impermissible characters may include symbols like @, #, $, %, ^, &, *, etc.
  Position of the Character: The error message specifies the position of the character in the name, which helps in identifying exactly where the issue lies.
  Field Length and Format: The field may have specific length and format requirements that are not being met.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Problematic Character: Check the name you are trying to enter and look for the character indicated in the error message. The message will