How To Fix IMC001 - Invalid description of name

IMC001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IMC - Error Messages for Intermodular Communication

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Invalid description of name

What causes this issue?

The name must not contain any special characters.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

IMC001 - Details

• The SAP error message IMC001 "Invalid description of name" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or other SAP modules where naming conventions and descriptions are critical for data processing and reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The name or description may contain invalid characters that are not allowed by SAP.
  Length Exceeded: The name or description may exceed the maximum length allowed by the system.
  Incorrect Format: The format of the name or description may not conform to the expected standards (e.g., special characters, spaces).
  Missing Required Fields: If the name or description is a required field, leaving it blank can trigger this error.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the input may not match the expected type for the field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Ensure that the name or description adheres to the naming conventions set by your organization or SAP guidelines. Avoid special characters and ensure proper formatting.
  Verify Length: Check the