How To Fix KE105 - Do not use special characters when entering operating concern

KE105 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Do not use special characters when entering operating concern

What causes this issue?

The operating concern &V1& is not allowed.
The name of an operating concern can only contain letters, numbers and
underscores ("_"). Underscores are reserved for SAP standard operating
concerns.

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?

If you want to define a new operating concern, use only letters and
numbers for the name. If you want to process an operating concern that
was delivered with the standard system, its name can have an
underscore.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE105 - Do not use special characters when entering operating concern ?

  The SAP error message KE105, which states "Do not use special characters when entering operating concern," typically occurs when a user attempts to enter an operating concern in the SAP system that contains special characters or symbols that are not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the inclusion of special characters (such as &, %, $, #, etc.) in the operating concern field. SAP has specific rules regarding the format of certain fields, and the operating concern is one of them. It is expected to contain only alphanumeric characters (letters and numbers) without any special symbols.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE105 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Input: Review the input for the operating concern field. Ensure that it contains only valid characters. Remove any special characters or symbols.
  
  
  Use Alphanumeric Characters: Make sure that the operating concern is composed solely of letters (A-Z, a-z) and numbers (0-9).
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about