How To Fix M7870 - Name of text contains invalid characters

M7870 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 870

• Message text: Name of text contains invalid characters

What causes this issue?

The text name defined for this object for the printout of labels
contains invalid symbols (*, & or /). Alternatively, no name has yet
been defined for this text.

System Response

The system cannot find the label text for the specified object.

How to fix this error?

Check the label text name in table T159O.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7870 - Name of text contains invalid characters ?

  The SAP error message M7870, which states "Name of text contains invalid characters," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a text object (like a material description, vendor name, etc.) in SAP, and the text contains characters that are not allowed by the system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Characters: The text you are trying to enter may contain special characters, symbols, or spaces that are not permitted in the specific field.
  Field Length Exceeded: The text might exceed the maximum length allowed for that particular field.
  Encoding Issues: Sometimes, if the text is copied from another source, it may contain hidden characters or formatting that SAP does not recognize.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific settings or restrictions on the types of characters that can be used in certain fields.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Invalid Characters: Review the text you are trying to enter and remove any special characters or symbols that are not allowed. Stick