How To Fix HRPAYTR03333 - The name of an evaluation structure cannot contain special characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR03 -

• Message number: 333

• Message text: The name of an evaluation structure cannot contain special characters

What causes this issue?

Only letters, numbers and '_' can be used for the name of an evaluation
structure.

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?

Use a name that contains no special characters.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYTR03333 - The name of an evaluation structure cannot contain special characters ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYTR03333 indicates that there is an issue with the naming convention of an evaluation structure in the SAP HR (Human Resources) module. Specifically, the error states that the name of the evaluation structure cannot contain special characters.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the name of an evaluation structure includes characters that are not allowed by SAP's naming conventions. This typically includes special characters such as:
  
  Spaces
  Symbols (e.g., @, #, $, %, &, *, etc.)
  Punctuation marks
  
  SAP has specific rules for naming objects, and evaluation structures must adhere to these rules to ensure proper functionality and integration within the system.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Evaluation Structure: Determine which evaluation structure is causing the error. This may involve checking the configuration or the specific transaction where the error occurred.
  
  
  Rename the Evaluation Structure: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code PE03 for evaluation structures).
  Locate the evaluation structure that has the invalid name.
  Rename it using a valid name that adheres to SAP's naming conventions. A valid name typically consists of:
  
  Alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9)
  Underscores (_) 
  
  
  Ensure that the name does not start with a number and does not exceed the maximum length allowed by SAP.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes: After renaming the evaluation structure, test the functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the evaluation structure works as intended.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with SAP's naming conventions for various objects, including evaluation structures, to avoid similar issues in the future.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation or the SAP Community for additional guidance on creating and managing evaluation structures.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are included in a transport request for proper migration to other environments (e.g., testing, production).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYTR03333 error and ensure that your evaluation structures are correctly named and functional.