How To Fix E6013 - Number &1 (object &2) contains impermissible characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E6 - IS-U basic functions

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Number &1 (object &2) contains impermissible characters

What causes this issue?

Numbers assigned externally may not contain commas or asterisks.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E6013 - Number &1 (object &2) contains impermissible characters ?

  The SAP error message E6013 indicates that a specific object (like a program, function module, or other repository object) contains impermissible characters in its name or identifier. This error typically arises when the naming conventions for SAP objects are not adhered to, which can lead to issues in processing or executing the object.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The object name includes special characters that are not allowed (e.g., spaces, punctuation marks, or symbols).
  The object name exceeds the maximum length allowed by SAP.
  The object name does not conform to the naming conventions defined by SAP (e.g., starting with a letter, using only alphanumeric characters and underscores).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the E6013 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Object: Check the error message for the specific object name and type that is causing the issue (indicated by &1 and &2).
  
  
  Review Naming Conventions: Ensure that the object name adheres to SAP's naming conventions:
  
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