How To Fix G3355 - Prefix of org unit &1 (cons type &2, CS unit &3) starts w/special char.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G3 - Messages for SAP Consolidation: Integration

• Message number: 355

• Message text: Prefix of org unit &1 (cons type &2, CS unit &3) starts w/special char.

What causes this issue?

In the combination rule for consolidation type &V2& and CS org unit
&V3&, the prefix of the org unit &V1& used first starts with a special
character.

System Response

The rule definition has an error and cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Change the first character of the prefix of the first org unit to a
letter between 'A' and 'Z' or a number between '0' and '9'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G3355 - Prefix of org unit &1 (cons type &2, CS unit &3) starts w/special char. ?

  The SAP error message G3355 indicates that there is an issue with the naming convention of an organizational unit in the system. Specifically, the error states that the prefix of the organizational unit (org unit) starts with a special character, which is not allowed according to the naming conventions defined in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Naming Convention Violation: The organizational unit's name or prefix starts with a special character (e.g., @, #, $, etc.), which is not permitted.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of the organizational unit, a user may have inadvertently included a special character at the beginning of the name.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Rename the Organizational Unit: 
  
  Navigate to the transaction where the organizational unit is defined (e.g., PPOME for Organizational Management).
  Locate the organizational unit that is causing the error.
  Edit the name of the organizational unit to ensure it does not start with a special character. The name should start with an alphanumeric character (A-Z, 0-9).
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Validation: After renaming, ensure that the organizational unit adheres to the naming conventions set by your organization and SAP standards.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If this error occurs frequently, it may be beneficial to review the configuration settings for naming conventions in your SAP system to ensure they align with your organization's policies.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for guidelines on naming conventions and organizational management.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PPOME (for Organizational Management) and OOCU (for Organizational Unit Configuration).
  User Training: Provide training to users on the importance of adhering to naming conventions to prevent similar errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the G3355 error and ensure that your organizational units are correctly named according to SAP standards.