How To Fix DPR_BAPI231 - Object ID contains invalid character(s)

DPR_BAPI231 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_BAPI - Messages for BAPIs in Project Management

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Object ID contains invalid character(s)

What causes this issue?

The project ID you have entered contains at least one invalid character.
Invalid characters can include the following: <ZH>' * % &
< + \ ? ? ? # </>

System Response

The system does not accept the project ID you have entered.

How to fix this error?

Use only valid characters for the project ID.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_BAPI231 - Object ID contains invalid character(s) ?

  The SAP error message "DPR_BAPI231 Object ID contains invalid character(s)" typically occurs when you are trying to use an object ID in a Business Application Programming Interface (BAPI) call that contains characters not allowed by the system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Project Management (DPR - Dynamic Project Management).
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of invalid characters in the Object ID you are trying to use. SAP has specific rules regarding the characters that can be used in object IDs, and these rules may vary depending on the type of object you are working with. Common invalid characters include:
  
  Special characters (e.g., @, #, $, %, &, etc.)
  Spaces
  Non-alphanumeric characters
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Object ID: Review the Object ID you are using in your BAPI call. Ensure that it only contains valid characters. Typically, valid characters include:
  
  Letters (A-Z, a-z)
  Numbers