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Message type: E = Error
Message class: KS - RK-S Master Data Maintenance
Message number: 004
Message text: Name must not contain any special characters
You have tried to select an invalid name.
Your entry is rejected.
Select a name without special characters (you must avoid using the
character "*").
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
The SAP error message KS004 ("Name must not contain any special characters") typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a master data record (such as a cost center, internal order, or other objects) in SAP, and the name you have entered includes special characters that are not allowed.
Cause:
The error is triggered because SAP has specific naming conventions that restrict the use of certain special characters in names. Common disallowed characters include:
Special symbols (e.g., @, #, $, %, &, *, etc.)
Spaces at the beginning or end of the name
Certain punctuation marks
Solution:
To resolve the KS004 error, follow these steps:
Check the Name: Review the name you are trying to enter. Ensure that it does not contain any special characters or disallowed symbols.
Use Allowed Characters: Stick to alphanumeric characters (A-Z, 0-9) and underscores (_) or hyphens (-) if allowed. Avoid using spaces, punctuation, or any special symbols.
Modify the Input: If your
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