How To Fix CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE247 - Do not use the special characters * + ? / \ " : < >

CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE247 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE - Report Templates

• Message number: 247

• Message text: Do not use the special characters * + ? / \ " : < >

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to create a new key for a building block group or
building block. However, the key is invalid since it contains the
special characters * + ? / \ " : <(><<)> > |.

System Response

The key is not created.

How to fix this error?

Do not use the special characters * + ? / \ " : <(><<)> > | in the key
for a building block group or building block.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE247 - Details

• The SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE247 indicates that there are special characters in a field that are not allowed. Specifically, the error message states: "Do not use the special characters * + ? / \ " : < >". This typically occurs when users are trying to input data into a field that has restrictions on the characters that can be used.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of one or more of the following special characters in the input field:
  
  Asterisk (*)
  Plus (+)
  Question mark (?)
  Forward slash (/)
  Backslash ()
  Double quotes (")
  Colon (:)
  Less than (<)
  Greater than (>)
  
  These characters are often restricted because they can interfere with data processing, querying, or reporting functions within SAP.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Identify the Field: Determine which field is causing the error. This could be a field in a report template, a data entry form, or any other input area.
  Remove Special Characters: Edit the input to remove