How To Fix FCO_COST_CENTER018 - Cost center name '&1' must not contain any special characters.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_COST_CENTER - Manage Cost Center

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Cost center name '&1' must not contain any special characters.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_COST_CENTER018 - Cost center name '&1' must not contain any special characters. ?

  The SAP error message FCO_COST_CENTER018 indicates that the cost center name you are trying to create or modify contains special characters, which is not allowed in the naming convention for cost centers in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the cost center name you are attempting to use includes characters that are not permitted. Special characters can include symbols like @, #, $, %, ^, &, *, (, ), -, +, =, !, etc. The naming convention for cost centers typically allows only alphanumeric characters (letters and numbers) and possibly underscores or spaces, depending on the specific configuration of your SAP system.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Cost Center Name: Review the cost center name you are trying to enter. Look for any special characters that are not allowed.
  
  
  Modify the Name: Change the cost center name to remove any special characters. Use only letters (A-Z, a-z), numbers (0-9), and possibly underscores or spaces if allowed.
  
  
  Follow Naming Conventions: Ensure that the new name adheres to your organization's naming conventions for cost centers. This may include specific prefixes, suffixes, or formats.
  
  
  Re-enter the Cost Center: After modifying the name, try to create or update the cost center again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines for naming conventions related to cost centers.
  Transaction Codes: If you are using specific transaction codes (like KS01 for creating cost centers), ensure you are familiar with the fields and requirements for those transactions.
  User Authorizations: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify cost centers in the SAP system.
  Consult with SAP Support: If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create or modify the cost center in SAP.