How To Fix CR302 - Parameter name beginning with & is invalid.

CR302 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CR - (1,099) Work Center; (100,200) Capacity

• Message number: 302

• Message text: Parameter name beginning with & is invalid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CR302 - Parameter name beginning with & is invalid. ?

  The SAP error message CR302, which states "Parameter name beginning with & is invalid," typically occurs in the context of SAP BusinessObjects or SAP Crystal Reports when there is an issue with the parameters being passed to a report or a query. This error indicates that there is a problem with the naming convention of the parameters, specifically that a parameter name starts with an invalid character, in this case, the ampersand (&).
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Parameter Naming: The parameter name is incorrectly defined, starting with an invalid character (like &). In SAP, parameter names should follow specific naming conventions.
  Syntax Errors: There may be syntax errors in the report or query that lead to the misinterpretation of parameter names.
  Parameter Configuration: The parameters may not be configured correctly in the report or the data source.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Parameter Names: Review the parameter names in your report or query. Ensure that none of them start with an