G01083 - Illegal technical name of validation task &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G01 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Illegal technical name of validation task &1

What causes this issue?

You want to create validation task &V1&. However, this technical name
has already been given to a validation task in SAP S/4HANA.

System Response

The system prevents execution of validation task &V1& with an error
message.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G01083 - Illegal technical name of validation task &1 ?

  The SAP error message G01083, which states "Illegal technical name of validation task &1," typically occurs in the context of data validation tasks within the SAP system. This error indicates that the technical name provided for a validation task does not conform to the expected naming conventions or is not recognized by the system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Characters: The technical name may contain illegal characters or may not adhere to the naming conventions defined by SAP (e.g., it should not start with a number, should not contain special characters, etc.).
  Length Restrictions: The name may exceed the maximum length allowed for validation task names.
  Non-Existent Task: The validation task referenced may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the validation task in the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting, Controlling).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Ensure that the technical name of the validation task follows SAP's naming conventions. It should typically consist of alphanumeric characters and underscores, and should not start with a number.
  Verify Task Existence: Check if the validation task actually exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or configuration area where validation tasks are defined.
  Review Configuration: If you have access, review the configuration settings for the validation task to ensure that it is set up correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on naming and configuring validation tasks.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the module, you may need to use specific transaction codes to access validation tasks (e.g., OB28 for validation in Financial Accounting).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be useful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the G01083 error and implement a solution.