How To Fix PRODALLOC_CHARC_CTLG036 - Authorization group name &1 has the wrong format.

PRODALLOC_CHARC_CTLG036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRODALLOC_CHARC_CTLG - Prod Alloc Characteristic Catalog Message Class for BOPF

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Authorization group name &1 has the wrong format.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRODALLOC_CHARC_CTLG036 - Authorization group name &1 has the wrong format. ?

  The SAP error message PRODALLOC_CHARC_CTLG036 indicates that there is an issue with the format of the authorization group name specified in the system. This error typically arises when the authorization group name does not conform to the expected naming conventions or format defined by SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The authorization group name may contain invalid characters or symbols that are not allowed.
  Length Restrictions: The name may exceed the maximum length allowed for authorization groups.
  Incorrect Configuration: The authorization group may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not exist at all.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typographical error in the name being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Ensure that the authorization group name adheres to SAP's naming conventions. Typically, it should consist of alphanumeric characters and may have specific length restrictions (usually up to 10 characters).
  Verify Existence: Check if the authorization group exists in the system. You can do this by navigating