How To Fix QC005 - The name of the layout set contains impermissible characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 005

• Message text: The name of the layout set contains impermissible characters

What causes this issue?

The form name contains characters that cannot be used or no characters
at all.

System Response

The characters '*' and '&' cannot be used.

How to fix this error?

Select another name for the form.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC005 - The name of the layout set contains impermissible characters ?

  The SAP error message QC005 indicates that the name of the layout set you are trying to create or modify contains impermissible characters. This error typically occurs in the context of SAPscript or Smart Forms when dealing with layout sets.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the use of invalid characters in the name of the layout set. SAP has specific naming conventions and restrictions for layout set names, which usually include:
  
  Only alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9)
  Underscores (_)
  No special characters (e.g., @, #, $, %, etc.)
  No spaces
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QC005 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Layout Set Name: Review the name of the layout set you are trying to create or modify. Ensure that it adheres to the naming conventions mentioned above.
  
  
  Rename the Layout Set: If the name contains any impermissible characters, rename the layout set using only valid characters. For example:
  
  Valid: Z_MY_LAYOUT_SET
  Invalid: Z@MY LAYOUT SET!
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After renaming the layout set, save your changes and try to execute the action again.
  
  
  Test the Layout Set: Once the name is corrected, test the layout set to ensure it functions as expected without any further errors.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidelines on naming conventions for layout sets and other objects.
  SAP Community: You can also check the SAP Community forums for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered similar issues and shared their solutions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE71 (SAPscript) or SMARTFORMS (Smart Forms) for creating and managing layout sets.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QC005 error and successfully create or modify your layout set in SAP.