How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP399 - Data type &1 contains forbidden characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 399

• Message text: Data type &1 contains forbidden characters

What causes this issue?

Data type &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.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP399 - Data type &1 contains forbidden characters ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP399 indicates that a data type contains forbidden characters. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or the SAP HANA database when the system encounters invalid characters in a data type definition or input.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of characters in a data type that are not allowed according to the system's validation rules. This can happen due to:
  
  Special characters (e.g., symbols, punctuation) that are not permitted.
  Incorrect formatting or structure of the data type.
  Data being imported or entered manually that does not conform to the expected format.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Data Type: Check the specific data type mentioned in the error message (represented by &1). This will help you locate where the issue is occurring.
  
  
  Review Input Data: Examine the data being input or processed. Look for any special characters or formatting issues