How To Fix FAC_MD_PROFIT_CENTER002 - &1 must not contain special characters.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAC_MD_PROFIT_CENTER - Message Class for Profit Center Master Data Object

• Message number: 002

• Message text: &1 must not contain special characters.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAC_MD_PROFIT_CENTER002 - &1 must not contain special characters. ?

  The SAP error message FAC_MD_PROFIT_CENTER002 indicates that the profit center you are trying to enter contains special characters, which are not allowed in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a profit center in the SAP system, and the input does not conform to the naming conventions set by SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the profit center name or code includes special characters such as:
  
  Symbols (e.g., @, #, $, %, &, *, etc.)
  Spaces at the beginning or end
  Any other non-alphanumeric characters
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Profit Center Name/Code: Review the profit center name or code you are trying to enter. Ensure that it only contains valid characters, which typically include:
  
  Letters (A-Z, a-z)
  Numbers (0-9)
  Underscores (_) or hyphens (-) if allowed by your organization's naming conventions.
  
  
  
  Remove Special Characters: If you find any special characters, remove them or replace them with valid characters.
  
  
  Follow Naming Conventions: Ensure that the profit center adheres to your organization's naming conventions, which may have specific rules regarding length and format.
  
  
  Test the Input: After making the necessary changes, try to save or create the profit center again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for specific guidelines on naming conventions for profit centers.
  Transaction Codes: If you are using specific transaction codes (like KE51 for creating profit centers), ensure you are familiar with the input requirements for those transactions.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify profit centers in the system.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create or modify the profit center in SAP.