How To Fix GG106 - Do not use special characters for the name of the ledger

GG106 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GG - Messages for FI-SL customizing

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Do not use special characters for the name of the ledger

What causes this issue?

You can only use the numbers 0-9 and the characters A-Z in the ledger
name.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GG106 - Details

• The SAP error message GG106, which states "Do not use special characters for the name of the ledger," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a ledger in SAP and the name you have provided contains special characters that are not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because SAP has specific naming conventions for ledgers, which do not permit the use of special characters (such as @, #, $, %, &, etc.). This is to ensure consistency and avoid potential issues in data processing and reporting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Rename the Ledger: Ensure that the name of the ledger you are trying to create or modify does not include any special characters. Use only alphanumeric characters (letters and numbers) and underscores (_) if necessary.
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with the naming conventions used in your SAP system. Typically, ledger names should be concise, descriptive, and follow any specific