How To Fix CNV_DMC_MC085 - Project name can only contain letters, numbers, and characters '/' or '_'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_DMC_MC - Migration Object Modeler

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Project name can only contain letters, numbers, and characters '/' or '_'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_DMC_MC085 - Project name can only contain letters, numbers, and characters '/' or '_' ?

  The SAP error message CNV_DMC_MC085 indicates that the project name you are trying to use contains invalid characters. According to the error message, the project name can only include:
  
  Letters (A-Z, a-z)
  Numbers (0-9)
  The characters '/' and '_'
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the project name you are attempting to create or use includes characters that are not allowed. This could be due to:
  
  Special characters (e.g., @, #, $, %, etc.)
  Spaces
  Punctuation marks
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Project Name: Review the project name you are trying to use and ensure it only contains valid characters as specified above.
  
  
  Modify the Project Name: If the project name contains invalid characters, modify it to remove or replace those characters with valid ones. For example:
  
  Replace spaces with underscores (_)
  Remove special characters
  Ensure it starts with a letter or number
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Action: After correcting the project name, try to create or access the project again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or specific documentation related to the Data Migration Cockpit (DMC) for more details on naming conventions and project management.
  Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with the naming conventions used in your organization or project to avoid similar issues in the future.
  Error Handling: If you continue to encounter issues, consider checking for any additional constraints or rules that may be enforced by your specific SAP environment or version.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CNV_DMC_MC085 error and successfully create or manage your project in SAP.