How To Fix FS_APEL001 - Component name "&1" is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FS_APEL - Notification for Processing of APEL Path

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Component name "&1" is invalid

What causes this issue?

In APEL (ABAP Path Expression Language), the name of a component may not
be more than 30 characters long.
You may not use the following characters:
Capital letters from A to Z
Numbers from 0 to 9
The symbols: _$%/<(>&<)>#@!*()~?<(><<)>{}|>.
The symbols '.' '>' and '*' may not come first.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS_APEL001 - Component name "&1" is invalid ?

  The SAP error message FS_APEL001, which states that "Component name '&1' is invalid," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or asset accounting modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to recognize or validate the component name provided in the transaction or process you are attempting to execute.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Component Name: The component name specified does not exist in the system or is incorrectly spelled.
  
  Configuration Issues: The component may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant organizational units.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the component.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified component.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Component Name: Verify that the component name entered is correct. Ensure there are no typographical errors.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the component in the relevant SAP module