How To Fix DO897 - Key/Index &: Component & contains invalid characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DO - Dictionary: Mass activation of domains and data elements

• Message number: 897

• Message text: Key/Index &: Component & contains invalid characters

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE DDDOC_EXPLIZIT_KEYDEF OBJECT DOKU ID TX
You defined a key component that contains invalid characters.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Remove the invalid characters from the specified key component.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DO897 - Key/Index &: Component & contains invalid characters ?

  The SAP error message DO897 indicates that a key or index in a specific component contains invalid characters. This error typically arises when the system encounters characters in a key or index that are not allowed according to the defined rules for that particular field or component.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The key or index may contain special characters, spaces, or other characters that are not permitted.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have inadvertently entered invalid data during transactions or data uploads.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the data model or database may not align with the expected format for keys or indexes.
  Legacy Data: If data has been migrated from another system, it may contain invalid characters that are not compatible with SAP's requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Invalid Characters: Review the key or index mentioned in the error message to identify which characters are invalid. Common invalid characters include special symbols, spaces, or non-alphanumeric characters.
  Correct the Data: