How To Fix FCC1204 - The template name contains invalid characters

FCC1204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCC1 - Messages in Financial Closing Cockpit

• Message number: 204

• Message text: The template name contains invalid characters

What causes this issue?

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

INCLUDE FCC_INVALID_CHA OBJECT DOKU ID TX

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCC1204 - The template name contains invalid characters ?

  The SAP error message FCC1204, which states "The template name contains invalid characters," typically occurs when you are trying to create or use a template in SAP that has a name containing characters that are not allowed by the system. This can happen in various SAP modules, including SAP Financial Closing Cockpit (FCC) or other areas where templates are utilized.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the use of invalid characters in the template name. SAP has specific rules regarding what characters can be used in names for templates, which usually include:
  
  Special characters (e.g., !, @, #, $, %, ^, &, *, etc.)
  Spaces at the beginning or end of the name
  Certain reserved words or phrases
  Names that are too long or too short
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FCC1204 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Template Name: Review the name of the template you are trying to create or use. Ensure that it adheres to the naming