How To Fix EZ407 - Name of the form level &1 contains invalid characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EZ - Print workbench

• Message number: 407

• Message text: Name of the form level &1 contains invalid characters

What causes this issue?

The name of the form level &V1& contains impermissible characters. Only
letters and figures are permitted.

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

System Response

The system cannot save the form class.

How to fix this error?

Change the name of the form level &V1& by deleting all impermissible
characters.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EZ407 - Name of the form level &1 contains invalid characters ?

  The SAP error message EZ407 indicates that the name of a form level (typically in Smart Forms or Adobe Forms) contains invalid characters. This error usually arises when the naming conventions for form elements are not adhered to, which can lead to issues in processing or rendering the forms.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the name of a form level (like a window, page, or node) includes characters that are not allowed. Common invalid characters include:
  
  Special characters (e.g., @, #, $, %, &, etc.)
  Spaces
  Leading or trailing spaces
  Names that start with a number
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EZ407 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Form Level: Determine which form level is causing the issue. This can usually be found in the error message details or by reviewing the form structure.
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Ensure that the name of the form level adheres to SAP's naming conventions. Valid names typically:
  
  Start with a letter (A-Z or a-z)
  Contain only letters, numbers (0-9), and underscores (_)
  Do not contain spaces or special characters
  
  
  
  Rename the Form Level: If you find that the name contains invalid characters, rename the form level to a valid name. You can do this by:
  
  Opening the Smart Form or Adobe Form in the respective editor.
  Navigating to the form level that needs renaming.
  Changing the name to a valid format.
  
  
  
  Save and Activate: After renaming, save the changes and activate the form to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  Test the Form: Finally, test the form to ensure that it works correctly without triggering the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Smart Forms or Adobe Forms for detailed guidelines on naming conventions and best practices.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SMARTFORMS (for Smart Forms) or SFP (for Adobe Forms) to access and edit forms.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EZ407 error and ensure that your form levels are correctly named.