How To Fix E0692 - The name & contains a character that is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 692

• Message text: The name & contains a character that is not permitted

What causes this issue?

The selected name &v1& contains a character that is not allowed. Names
that begin with a letter and have letters, numbers or an underscore as
the next character are allowed. Names with a prefix for the namespace
are also allowed. The name &v1& does not meet these requirements.

How to fix this error?

Choose a different name.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0692 - The name & contains a character that is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message E0692, which states "The name & contains a character that is not permitted," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an object (like a table, field, or program) in the SAP system, and the name you have provided contains invalid characters.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the use of characters in the name that are not allowed by SAP naming conventions. Common disallowed characters include:
  
  Special characters (e.g., @, #, $, %, &, etc.)
  Spaces
  Certain punctuation marks
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Ensure that the name you are using adheres to SAP's naming conventions. For example:
  
  Names should typically start with a letter.
  They can include letters, numbers, and underscores (_).
  Avoid using special characters and spaces.
  
  
  
  Rename the Object: If you have already created an object with an invalid name, you will need to rename it to comply with the naming rules.
  
  
  Use Valid Prefixes: If you are creating custom objects, consider using a valid prefix (like Z or Y) to indicate that it is a custom object.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or guidelines for naming conventions specific to the type of object you are working with.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with the specific naming conventions for different types of objects in SAP (e.g., tables, programs, function modules).
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SE37 (Function Module) to check and modify object names.
  Error Handling: If you encounter this error frequently, consider implementing validation checks in your development process to catch invalid names before attempting to create or modify objects.
  
  By following these guidelines, you should be able to resolve the E0692 error and successfully create or modify your SAP objects.