How To Fix EPD045 - The name of the master data template contains forbidden characters

EPD045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPD - Messages for IS-U Master Data Generator

• Message number: 045

• Message text: The name of the master data template contains forbidden characters

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

Processing was canceled because the name of the master data template
contains characters that are not permitted.

How to fix this error?

Change the name of the master data template. Remove all special
characters and possible spaces. You must then copy the master data
template to a different name, which does not contain special characters
or spaces.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EPD045 - Details

• The SAP error message EPD045, which states "The name of the master data template contains forbidden characters," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a master data template in SAP and the name you have provided includes characters that are not allowed by the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the inclusion of forbidden characters in the name of the master data template. SAP has specific rules regarding the characters that can be used in names, which usually include restrictions on special characters, spaces, or certain symbols.
  Common Forbidden Characters:
  
  Special characters (e.g., @, #, $, %, &, *, etc.)
  Spaces at the beginning or end of the name
  Certain punctuation marks
  Non-alphanumeric characters
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Review the Name: Check the name of the master data template you are trying to create or modify. Ensure that it only contains valid characters.
  
  
  Use Alphanumeric Characters: Stick to using letters (A-Z, a-z) and numbers