Message type: E = Error
Message class: KU - Costing: Rollup
Message number: 317
Message text: Characteristic name beginning with & not allowed here
You are attempting to create a characteristic whose name begins with
<ZH>SAP_KKR_</>. This name is reserved for object characteristics in
Controlling.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Use a different name.
If you want to maintain object characteristics, go into the
corresponding transaction in Customizing and check the hierarchy.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
The SAP error message KU317, which states "Characteristic name beginning with & not allowed here," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics in the classification of materials or objects.
Cause: The error is triggered when a characteristic name is defined or used that begins with the ampersand (&) character. In SAP, certain characters are reserved for specific functions or have special meanings, and starting a characteristic name with & is not permitted.
Solution: To resolve this error, you should: Check Characteristic Names: Review the characteristic names you are trying to create or use. Ensure that none of them begin with the & character. Rename Characteristics: If you find any characteristic names that start with &, rename them to remove the character. Use a valid naming convention that adheres to SAP's rules for naming characteristics. Validation: After renaming, validate the changes to ensure that the error no longer occurs. You can
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