How To Fix BRAIN061 - The node name '&1' contains not permitted characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 061

• Message text: The node name '&1' contains not permitted characters

What causes this issue?

The hierarchy cannot be activated since the node name '&V1&' contains
not permitted characters. Only the characters '&V2&&V3&&V4&' are allowed
as values for hierarchy nodes.

How to fix this error?

Change all nodes and end nodes in the hierarchy, that contain not
permitted characters.

Procedure for System Administrators

Provided that capital letters are being dealt with for these
characters, you can also declare these as permitted characters. Choose
the function "Permitted characters" in the main menu of the Business
Information Warehouse (under global settings) or make the setting in BW
customizing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN061 - The node name '&1' contains not permitted characters ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN061 indicates that the node name you are trying to use contains characters that are not permitted. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with hierarchies, InfoObjects, or other structures that require specific naming conventions.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the node name includes:
  
  Special characters (e.g., @, #, $, %, &, etc.)
  Spaces or leading/trailing spaces
  Characters that are not alphanumeric (A-Z, a-z, 0-9)
  Any other characters that do not conform to the naming rules defined by SAP
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you should:
  
  Check the Node Name: Review the node name you are trying to create or modify. Ensure it only contains valid characters.
  Use Permitted Characters: Stick to alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9) and underscores (_) if necessary. Avoid using any special characters or spaces.
  Rename the Node: If the node name is already defined and contains invalid characters, rename it to comply with the naming conventions.
  Validation: After making changes, validate the node name again to ensure it meets the requirements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or specific SAP BW/BI documentation for guidelines on naming conventions and restrictions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or updates regarding this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BRAIN061 error and successfully create or modify the node in your SAP environment.