How To Fix PU804 - Invalid system name "&"

PU804 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PU - Upgrade and Transport Log Messages

• Message number: 804

• Message text: Invalid system name "&"

What causes this issue?

A function module (from function group STRF) was called with invalid
value &V1& for the parameter SYSNAME.

System Response

Execution of the program was terminated at this point.

How to fix this error?

Contact your SAP system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PU804 - Invalid system name "&" ?

  The SAP error message PU804 "Invalid system name '&'" typically indicates that there is an issue with the system name being referenced in a particular transaction or configuration. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access a system, during data transfer, or while configuring system settings.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect System Name: The system name provided may be incorrect or not recognized by the SAP system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the system settings or in the transport directory.
  Missing System Entry: The system name may not be defined in the relevant configuration tables (e.g., TMS - Transport Management System).
  Typographical Errors: There could be a typographical error in the system name, such as extra spaces or incorrect characters.
  Network Issues: If the system name is supposed to resolve to a network address, there may be DNS or network configuration issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify System Name: Check the system name you are using