How To Fix /BOBF/CONF039 - &1 name contains characters that are not allowed

/BOBF/CONF039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/CONF -

• Message number: 039

• Message text: &1 name contains characters that are not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/CONF039 - &1 name contains characters that are not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/CONF039 &1 name contains characters that are not allowed typically occurs in the context of the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) when you are trying to create or modify a business object or its attributes, and the name you are using contains invalid characters.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the name you are trying to use for a business object, attribute, or other related entity contains characters that are not permitted by SAP's naming conventions. Common disallowed characters include:
  
  Special characters (e.g., @, #, $, %, &, etc.)
  Spaces
  Leading or trailing spaces
  Certain punctuation marks
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Name: Review the name you are trying to use and ensure it adheres to SAP's naming conventions. Typically, valid names should:
  
  Start with a letter (A-Z)
  Contain only letters, numbers (0-9), and underscores (_)
  Avoid special characters and spaces
  
  
  
  Modify the Name: If the name contains invalid characters, modify it to remove or