How To Fix GR645 - The name '&' cannot be used for the saved data

GR645 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 645

• Message text: The name '&' cannot be used for the saved data

What causes this issue?

The name or name prefix you entered for the stored data is invalid.
In addition to blanks, you can only use use the following characters
for the name of the stored data:

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

-0123456789ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

System Response

The system does not continue processing.

How to fix this error?

Enter a name or name prefix that only contains the characters specified
above.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GR645 - Details

• The SAP error message GR645, which states "The name '&' cannot be used for the saved data," typically occurs in the context of data saving or naming conventions within SAP systems, particularly in the area of data management or configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The name you are trying to use may contain invalid characters or symbols that are not allowed in SAP naming conventions.
  Reserved Names: The name might be a reserved keyword or already in use by the system for another object.
  Length Restrictions: The name may exceed the maximum length allowed for identifiers in SAP.
  Incorrect Format: The name may not conform to the expected format (e.g., it may need to start with a letter).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Ensure that the name you are trying to use adheres to SAP's naming conventions. Typically, names should:
  
  Start with a letter.
  Contain only alphanumeric characters and underscores.
  Be within the length limits (usually 30 characters for many objects).
  
  
  
  Use Unique