How To Fix QIE_SETUP035 - Technical name of property &1 contains impermissible special characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QIE_SETUP -

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Technical name of property &1 contains impermissible special characters

What causes this issue?

The technical name of the property contains at least one of the
following impermissible special characters:
Forward slash (/)
Backslash (\)
Symbol for "greater than" (>)
Symbol for "smaller than" (<)
Ampersand (&)
Quotation mark (")

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Select a different technical name.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QIE_SETUP035 - Technical name of property &1 contains impermissible special characters ?

  The SAP error message QIE_SETUP035 indicates that the technical name of a property contains impermissible special characters. This error typically arises when defining or configuring properties in SAP, particularly in the context of Quality Management or similar modules where properties are defined for various objects.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the use of special characters in the technical name of a property. SAP has specific rules regarding the characters that can be used in technical names, which usually include:
  
  Only alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9)
  Underscores (_)
  The technical name must start with a letter
  The length of the name must be within the allowed limits (usually up to 30 characters)
  
  Characters that are typically not allowed include spaces, punctuation marks, and other special symbols.
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Property: Determine which property is causing the error by checking the technical name mentioned in the error message (represented as &1).
  
  
  Modify the Technical Name:
  
  Open the configuration or definition screen where the property is defined.
  Change the technical name to remove any impermissible special characters.
  Ensure that the new name adheres to SAP's naming conventions (only use letters, numbers, and underscores).
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After modifying the technical name, save the changes and check if the error persists.
  
  
  Test the Configuration: After making the changes, test the configuration to ensure that it works as expected without triggering the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidelines on naming conventions and restrictions for technical names.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or solutions related to this error.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QIE_SETUP035 error and successfully configure the property in SAP.