How To Fix FPS_CUSTDDIC_MSGS015 - Dictionary Name cannot contain special characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FPS_CUSTDDIC_MSGS - FP: Messages

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Dictionary Name cannot contain special characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPS_CUSTDDIC_MSGS015 - Dictionary Name cannot contain special characters ?

  The SAP error message FPS_CUSTDDIC_MSGS015 indicates that a dictionary name in your SAP system contains special characters, which is not allowed. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a dictionary object (like a data element, domain, or table) and the name you provided does not conform to the naming conventions set by SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the use of special characters in the dictionary name. SAP has specific rules for naming objects, and these rules generally allow only alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9) and underscores (_). Special characters such as spaces, punctuation marks, or symbols (e.g., @, #, $, %, &, etc.) are not permitted.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Dictionary Name: Review the name you are trying to use for the dictionary object. Ensure that it only contains valid characters (letters, numbers, and underscores).
  
  
  Rename the Object: If the name contains special characters, rename the object to comply with SAP's naming conventions. For example:
  
  Change My_Table@2023 to My_Table_2023
  Change Customer#Data to Customer_Data
  
  
  
  Follow Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with SAP's naming conventions for dictionary objects. Generally, the following rules apply:
  
  Names should start with a letter.
  Names can contain letters, numbers, and underscores.
  Names should not exceed a certain length (typically 30 characters).
  
  
  
  Test the Changes: After renaming the object, try to save or activate it again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidelines on naming conventions for dictionary objects.
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to create or modify dictionary objects and check for naming issues.
  Error Handling: If you continue to encounter issues, consider checking the SAP Notes or reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that your dictionary names adhere to the specified conventions, you should be able to resolve the FPS_CUSTDDIC_MSGS015 error successfully.