How To Fix OA695 - Enter a correct name

OA695 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OA - SAP ArchiveLink: Messages for SAP ArchiveLink

• Message number: 695

• Message text: Enter a correct name

What causes this issue?

You have entered an invalid name. The name must not contain any
spaces.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OA695 - Enter a correct name ?

  The SAP error message OA695 "Enter a correct name" typically occurs when a user is trying to enter a name or identifier in a field that does not meet the system's validation criteria. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating or modifying master data, documents, or other entries in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Characters: The name may contain special characters or spaces that are not allowed.
  Length Restrictions: The name may exceed the maximum length allowed for that field.
  Format Issues: The name may not conform to the expected format (e.g., numeric values in a text field).
  Existing Entries: If the name is supposed to be unique, it may already exist in the system.
  Field Requirements: The field may have specific requirements that are not being met (e.g., mandatory fields not filled).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Input: Review the name you are trying to enter and ensure it does not contain invalid characters or exceed length limits.
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