How To Fix /PM0/3FW_MESSAGES073 - The application and model must not contain any special German characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/3FW_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: The application and model must not contain any special German characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/3FW_MESSAGES073 - The application and model must not contain any special German characters ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/3FW_MESSAGES073 indicates that the application and model names contain special German characters, which are not allowed in the context of the operation you are trying to perform. This restriction is often in place to ensure compatibility and avoid issues with data processing, especially in systems that may not support special characters.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The application name or model name includes special German characters such as umlauts (ä, ö, ü) or the sharp S (ß).
  The system or application you are working with has restrictions on character sets, particularly in naming conventions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Special Characters: Review the application and model names for any special German characters.
  
  
  Rename the Application/Model: 
  
  Change the names to remove any special characters. For example:
  
  Replace "ä" with "a"
  Replace "ö" with "o"
  Replace "ü" with "u"
  Replace "ß" with "ss"
  
  
  Ensure that the new names are compliant with the naming conventions of the system.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes: After renaming, try to perform the operation again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Documentation: If you are unsure about the naming conventions or character restrictions, refer to the SAP documentation or guidelines specific to the module you are working with.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or updates regarding this error message.
  Character Encoding: Familiarize yourself with the character encoding used in your SAP environment, as it may have implications for data entry and processing.
  Support: If the issue persists after making the changes, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your work in SAP.