How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP197 - System group &1 contains forbidden characters

ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP197 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 197

• Message text: System group &1 contains forbidden characters

What causes this issue?

System group &V1& contains forbidden characters.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Only the following characters are allowed:
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789.-_/\!"$%&()*:;<=>?@[]^/={}|+`???
<(>,<)>

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP197 - Details

• The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP197 indicates that a system group name contains forbidden characters. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or the SAP HANA platform, where certain naming conventions must be adhered to.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system group name you are trying to use includes characters that are not allowed. Common forbidden characters may include:
  
  Special characters (e.g., !, @, #, $, %, ^, &, *, etc.)
  Spaces
  Certain punctuation marks
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Identify the System Group Name: Determine which system group is causing the error.
  Check for Forbidden Characters: Review the name for any forbidden characters as mentioned above.
  Rename the System Group: Modify the system group name to remove any forbidden characters. Use only alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9) and underscores (_) if necessary.
  Save Changes: After renaming, save the changes and check if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Naming Conventions: Always refer to the SAP