How To Fix BRF416 - Invalid name; permitted characters are 0-9,A-Z,a-z, '_', '<>', '/'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRF - Messages for Business Rule Framework

• Message number: 416

• Message text: Invalid name; permitted characters are 0-9,A-Z,a-z, '_', '<>', '/'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRF416 - Invalid name; permitted characters are 0-9,A-Z,a-z, '_', '<>', '/' ?

  The SAP error message BRF416 indicates that there is an issue with the naming convention used in a Business Rule Framework (BRF) object. Specifically, the name you are trying to use contains invalid characters. The permitted characters for naming in BRF are:
  
  Alphanumeric characters (0-9, A-Z, a-z)
  Underscore (_)
  Angle brackets (<, >)
  Forward slash (/)
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to create or modify a BRF object (like a rule, decision table, or function) with a name that includes characters outside of the allowed set. Common causes include:
  
  Using special characters (e.g., spaces, punctuation marks, etc.)
  Starting or ending the name with invalid characters
  Including non-ASCII characters
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BRF416 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Name: Review the name you are trying to use for the BRF object. Ensure it only contains the permitted characters listed above.
  
  
  Modify the Name: If the name contains invalid characters, modify it to comply with the naming conventions. For example:
  
  Replace spaces with underscores.
  Remove any special characters or punctuation.
  Ensure the name starts and ends with valid characters.
  
  
  
  Test Again: After making the necessary changes, try to create or modify the BRF object again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with the naming conventions for BRF objects in SAP to avoid similar issues in the future.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for BRF to understand the rules and best practices for naming and managing BRF objects.
  Error Handling: If you continue to encounter issues, consider checking the SAP community forums or reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that your naming adheres to the specified conventions, you should be able to resolve the BRF416 error effectively.