How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2794 - Ranking factor scale definition &1 contains forbidden characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2 - Object Model Repository (2)

• Message number: 794

• Message text: Ranking factor scale definition &1 contains forbidden characters

What causes this issue?

Ranking factor scale defintion &v1& contains forbidden characters.

System Response

Only the following characters are allowed:
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789-_/$<(>,<)>

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2794 - Ranking factor scale definition &1 contains forbidden characters ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2794 indicates that there is an issue with the ranking factor scale definition in the SAP system. Specifically, it suggests that the scale definition contains forbidden characters, which can prevent the system from processing the ranking factors correctly.
  
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by the presence of invalid or special characters in the ranking factor scale definition. This can happen if:
  
  The scale definition was manually entered and included characters that are not allowed.
  Data was imported from an external source that included forbidden characters.
  There was a copy-paste operation that inadvertently included hidden or special characters.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Scale Definition: Determine which ranking factor scale definition is causing the error. This may involve checking the logs or the specific transaction where the error occurred.
  
  
  Review the Definition: Open the ranking factor scale definition in the relevant SAP transaction (e.g., ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL) and carefully review