How To Fix K6468 - The character sequence '__' is not allowed in Name &1

K6468 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K6 - EC-EIS/EC-BP data basis: Data entry and collection

• Message number: 468

• Message text: The character sequence '__' is not allowed in Name &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K6468 - The character sequence '__' is not allowed in Name &1 ?

  The SAP error message K6468, which states "The character sequence '' is not allowed in Name &1," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a name (such as a cost center, internal order, or other master data) that contains the character sequence "" (double underscore). This is a restriction in SAP to ensure that naming conventions are followed and to avoid potential conflicts or issues in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to use a name that includes the double underscore sequence.
  The naming convention rules defined in the SAP system do not allow for certain character sequences.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check the Name: Review the name you are trying to use and ensure it does not contain the double underscore sequence "__".
  Modify the Name: Change the name to remove the double underscore. You can replace it with a single underscore "_" or another character that