How To Fix KW349 - Entry may only contain letters, "_", and "#". It must not remain empty

KW349 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KW - CO-ABC Activity-Based Costing

• Message number: 349

• Message text: Entry may only contain letters, "_", and "#". It must not remain empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW349 - Entry may only contain letters, "_", and "#". It must not remain empty ?

  The SAP error message KW349 indicates that a certain field or entry you are trying to input contains invalid characters or is empty. This error typically occurs in contexts where specific naming conventions or formats are enforced, such as when creating or modifying certain objects in SAP (like user-defined fields, custom tables, or other configuration settings).
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The entry you are trying to make includes characters that are not allowed. According to the error message, only letters (A-Z, a-z), underscores (_), and hash symbols (#) are permitted.
  Empty Entry: The field you are trying to fill is empty, which is not allowed in this context.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Review the entry you are trying to make. Ensure that it only contains valid characters (letters, "_", and "#"). Remove any invalid characters such as spaces, numbers, or special symbols.
  Ensure Non-Empty: Make sure that the field is not left empty. Provide a valid name or