How To Fix DB6PM327 - Group name must not contain special characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB6PM - DB2 UDB for UNIX, Windows: Performance Monitoring

• Message number: 327

• Message text: Group name must not contain special characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM327 - Group name must not contain special characters ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM327 indicates that a group name you are trying to use contains special characters, which is not allowed. This error typically occurs in the context of database management or when configuring user groups in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the group name you are attempting to create or modify includes characters that are considered special or invalid. Special characters can include symbols like !, @, #, $, %, ^, &, *, (, ), -, +, =, {, }, [, ], ;, :, ,, <, >, ?, /, \, and spaces.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Group Name: Review the group name you are trying to use and ensure it only contains valid characters. Typically, valid characters include:
  
  Alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9)
  Underscores (_)
  Dashes (-)
  
  
  
  Rename the Group: If the group name contains any special characters, rename it to conform to the allowed character set. For example, instead of using Group@1, you could use Group_1 or Group-1.
  
  
  Re-attempt the Operation: After renaming the group, try to perform the operation again that triggered the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidelines on naming conventions for groups and other objects.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific updates or patches related to this error message.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create or modify groups in the SAP system.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or support for further assistance.