How To Fix ECLVIEWER054 - A layer name cannot contain special characters '/\:*?"<>|'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECLVIEWER - Message Class for ECL Viewer (EAI Wrapper)

• Message number: 054

• Message text: A layer name cannot contain special characters '/\:*?"<>|'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECLVIEWER054 - A layer name cannot contain special characters '/\:*?"<>|' ?

  The SAP error message ECLVIEWER054 indicates that a layer name in your SAP application contains special characters that are not allowed. The specific characters that are causing the issue are: / \ : * ? " < > |. These characters are typically reserved for system functions and cannot be used in layer names.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user attempts to create or modify a layer in SAP (such as in SAP BusinessObjects or SAP Analytics Cloud) and includes one or more of the restricted special characters in the layer name. This can happen due to:
  
  User input errors when naming layers.
  Copying and pasting names from other sources that may contain these characters.
  Importing or migrating data that includes invalid layer names.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Identify the Layer Name: Determine which layer name is causing the error. This may involve checking the names of layers you are trying to create or modify.
  
  
  Rename the Layer: Change the layer name to remove any special characters. Use only alphanumeric characters (letters and numbers) and allowed symbols (like underscores _ or hyphens -).
  
  
  Validation: Before saving or applying changes, validate the layer name to ensure it does not contain any restricted characters.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or guidelines for naming conventions to ensure compliance with naming rules.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Check the official SAP documentation for the specific application you are using (e.g., SAP BusinessObjects, SAP Analytics Cloud) for more details on naming conventions and restrictions.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or support channels where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  Best Practices: Establish best practices for naming conventions within your organization to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ECLVIEWER054 error and successfully create or modify your layer in SAP.