How To Fix OH012 - Name & is invalid

OH012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OH - Messages Group Maintenance

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Name & is invalid

What causes this issue?

You want to create a group with the name &V1&. This is not a valid
name.

How to fix this error?

Use a valid group name:

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

Group names may contain a maximum of 10 characters, plus a suffix of a
maximum of 4 characters, if required. The suffix is also separated by a
period (.) from the group name.
Valid characters in group names are:
Letters (but no special characters, such as ?, ?,)
Numbers
Underscores ("_") and
Hyphens ("-")
Invalid characters in group names are:
Empty spaces
"NOT"
"AND"
"NAND"
"OR"
"NOR"
"TRUE"
"T"
"FALSE"
"F"

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OH012 - Details

• The SAP error message OH012, which states "Name & is invalid," typically occurs in the context of SAP when there is an issue with the naming conventions or the data being entered in a specific field. This error can arise in various modules, such as HR, MM, or SD, depending on the context in which it is encountered.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Characters: The name entered may contain invalid characters or symbols that are not allowed by SAP.
  Length Restrictions: The name may exceed the maximum length allowed for that particular field.
  Incorrect Format: The name may not adhere to the expected format (e.g., first name followed by last name).
  Missing Data: Required fields may be left blank, leading to an invalid entry.
  Data Consistency: The name may not match existing records or may not be recognized by the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Input: Review the name entered for any invalid characters or formatting issues. Ensure that it only contains allowed