How To Fix KX497 - Field group name &1 is not permitted

KX497 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KX - EC-EIS/EC-BP: Data basis, data collection

• Message number: 497

• Message text: Field group name &1 is not permitted

What causes this issue?

The given name is not valid for field groups.
SAP-delivered field groups begin with 0/1/.../9, customer-created field
groups must begin with letters: A/B/C/.../Z

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?

Enter a valid name as detailed above.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX497 - Field group name &1 is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message KX497, which states "Field group name &1 is not permitted," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or profitability analysis (CO-PA) when there is an issue with the field group configuration in the system. This error indicates that the specified field group name is not valid or not allowed in the current context.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Field Group Name: The field group name specified in the configuration or transaction does not exist or is not defined correctly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified field group.
  Configuration Errors: There may be a misconfiguration in the controlling area or the settings related to the field groups in the CO module.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the system to reject the field group.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Field Group Name: Verify that the field group name specified