How To Fix KM001 - Name cannot contain any special characters


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

  • Message number: 001

  • Message text: Name cannot contain any special characters

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  • What causes this issue?

    The name you have entered contains characters which are not allowed
    (such as ! or *)

    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?

    Change your entry accordingly.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM001 - Name cannot contain any special characters ?
    The SAP error message KM001, which states "Name cannot contain any special characters," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an object (such as a folder, document, or other entity) in SAP that has a name containing characters that are not allowed. This can include special characters like @, #, $, %, &, *, etc.
    
    Cause: The error is triggered because SAP has specific naming conventions and restrictions for certain objects. These restrictions are in place to ensure data integrity and compatibility across the system. Special characters can lead to issues in processing, searching, or referencing the objects.
    Solution: To resolve the KM001 error, you should: Rename the Object: Change the name of the object you are trying to create or modify. Ensure that the new name: Contains only alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). May include underscores (_) or hyphens (-) if allowed by the specific context. Does not exceed the maximum length allowed for

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