How To Fix PPECMP103 - Name of &1 contains invalid characters (Characters &3 at position &4).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPECMP - Messages for iPPE CMP Application (Components)

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Name of &1 contains invalid characters (Characters &3 at position &4).

What causes this issue?

The maintained name (&v2&) of &v1& contains invalid characters at
position &v3& (character &v4&).

System Response

You cannot maintain &v1& using the selected characters in the name.

How to fix this error?

Please use a different name.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPECMP103 - Name of &1 contains invalid characters (Characters &3 at position &4). ?

  The SAP error message PPECMP103 indicates that the name of an object (such as a program, function module, or other entity) contains invalid characters. The message specifies which characters are invalid and their positions within the name.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the name of an object does not conform to the naming conventions defined by SAP. Common reasons for this error include:
  
  The name contains special characters that are not allowed (e.g., symbols like @, #, $, etc.).
  The name starts or ends with a space or contains leading/trailing spaces.
  The name exceeds the maximum length allowed for the specific type of object.
  The name uses reserved keywords or is not in the correct format (e.g., not starting with a letter).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you should:
  
  Check the Name: Review the name of the object that is causing the error. Look for any invalid characters as indicated in the error message.
  Remove Invalid Characters: Modify the name to remove or replace any invalid characters. Ensure that the name adheres to SAP's naming conventions:
  
  Use only alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9) and underscores (_).
  Ensure the name starts with a letter.
  Avoid using spaces or special characters.
  
  
  Check Length: Ensure that the name does not exceed the maximum length allowed for the specific object type.
  Test Changes: After making the necessary changes, try to save or activate the object again to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with SAP's naming conventions for different object types. This information can usually be found in the SAP documentation or help portal.
  Transaction Codes: If you are working with specific objects, you may want to check the relevant transaction codes (e.g., SE80 for Object Navigator, SE37 for Function Modules) to see how names are structured.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or solutions for similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.