How To Fix C1098 - Characteristic name & is reserved

C1098 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Characteristic name & is reserved

What causes this issue?

You have entered a characteristic name that is reserved for special
functions.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Change the characteristic name.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1098 - Characteristic name & is reserved ?

  The SAP error message C1098, which states "Characteristic name & is reserved," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics in the classification of materials or objects.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the characteristic name you are trying to use is reserved by the system. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Reserved Keywords: The name you are trying to use may be a reserved keyword in SAP, which means it cannot be used as a characteristic name.
  System-defined Characteristics: The characteristic name may already be defined by the system for specific purposes, and thus cannot be reused.
  Naming Conventions: The characteristic name may not adhere to the naming conventions or restrictions set by SAP.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Reserved Names: Review the list of reserved names in SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator to ensure that the name you are trying to