How To Fix KB505 - Enter either a name, a blank, or an asterisk (*)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KB - Controlling: Reporting

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Enter either a name, a blank, or an asterisk (*)

What causes this issue?

In selection of report data, the selection results can be saved under a
particular name (with twelve blank spaces also possible. The name must
beentered for report output.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter the name entered during the selection.
Do no enter a name if you did not use a name during selection (which is
equivalent to entering a string of blank spaces).
Enter * if you do not know the name. When executing <ZH>Output</>, the
names of the different selection results will be offered. After
choosinga name, the report output is executed immediately. If there is
only a stored selection result available, report output is executed
without a selection screen.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KB505 - Enter either a name, a blank, or an asterisk (*) ?

  The SAP error message KB505 ("Enter either a name, a blank, or an asterisk (*)") typically occurs when you are trying to execute a transaction or report that requires you to input a specific field, but the input provided does not meet the expected criteria. This error is often seen in contexts where a selection field is expecting a valid entry, such as a name or identifier, but receives an invalid input instead.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Input: The field may require a specific format or type of input, and entering an invalid value (like a special character or an incorrect string) can trigger this error.
  Empty Field: If the field is mandatory and left blank, it can also lead to this error.
  Incorrect Use of Wildcards: If you are using wildcards (like an asterisk) incorrectly, it may not be accepted in the context you are trying to use it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Ensure that you are entering