How To Fix FCOM_MASTERDATA025 - Hierarchy version ID cannot contain special characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_MASTERDATA - Message class CO Master Data renovation

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Hierarchy version ID cannot contain special characters

What causes this issue?

You have entered an invalid character for the hierarchy version ID.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Ensure that the hierarchy version ID contains valid characters. Valid
characters include the following:
Letters but not special characters such as ? or ?
Numbers
Underscores
Hyphens

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_MASTERDATA025 - Hierarchy version ID cannot contain special characters ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_MASTERDATA025 indicates that the hierarchy version ID you are trying to use contains special characters, which is not allowed in SAP. This error typically occurs when you are working with financial master data, particularly in the context of hierarchy management.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the hierarchy version ID you are attempting to create or modify includes characters that are not permitted. Special characters can include symbols like @, #, $, %, ^, &, *, (, ), -, +, =, etc. The hierarchy version ID must adhere to specific naming conventions that restrict the use of these characters.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Hierarchy Version ID: Review the hierarchy version ID you are trying to use. Ensure that it only contains valid characters. Typically, valid characters include:
  
  Alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9)
  Underscores (_)
  Periods (.)
  Other characters that are explicitly allowed by your SAP configuration.
  
  
  
  Modify the ID: If the ID contains any special characters, modify it to remove or replace those characters with valid ones. For example, if your ID is Version#1, you could change it to Version_1 or Version1.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After modifying the hierarchy version ID, try to save or process the data again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the allowed characters for the hierarchy version ID, refer to the SAP documentation or your organization's naming conventions for financial master data.
  
  
  Check Customizations: If your organization has custom configurations or enhancements in SAP, ensure that there are no additional restrictions imposed on the hierarchy version ID.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that deal with hierarchy management, such as FSP0 (for financial statement versions) or FSP1 (for creating financial statement versions).
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify hierarchy versions in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your hierarchy version IDs in SAP.