How To Fix CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL004 - Name &1 is not valid. Name must consist of alphanumeric characters only.

CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL - Custom Fields: Repository

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Name &1 is not valid. Name must consist of alphanumeric characters only.

What causes this issue?

,,Value &V1& of property <ZK>CustomFieldID</> in entity se<ZK>t
CustomFields </>must consist of alphanumeric characters only.

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 value of property<ZK> CustomFieldID </>in entity set
<ZK>CutomFields</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL004 - Details

• The SAP error message CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL004 indicates that a name you are trying to use does not meet the naming conventions required by the system. Specifically, the error states that the name must consist of alphanumeric characters only, meaning it cannot contain special characters, spaces, or other non-alphanumeric symbols.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The name you are trying to use includes characters that are not allowed (e.g., special characters like @, #, $, %, etc.).
  Leading or Trailing Spaces: The name may have leading or trailing spaces that are not visible but are causing the error.
  Incorrect Format: The name may not conform to the expected format for the specific object you are trying to create or modify in SAP.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Name: Review the name you are trying to use and ensure it only contains alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9).
  Remove Special Characters: Eliminate any special characters or symbols from the name.
  Trim Spaces: Ensure there are no