How To Fix R9074 - Select a different name (special characters are not allowed)

R9074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R9 - Business Explorer

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Select a different name (special characters are not allowed)

What causes this issue?

Name '&V1&' contains a disallowed character.

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?

Instead of '&V1&', only use names that consist of characters '0' to
'9', 'A' to 'Z' and '_'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R9074 - Select a different name (special characters are not allowed) ?

  The SAP error message R9074, which states "Select a different name (special characters are not allowed)," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an object (such as a program, function module, or data element) in the SAP system using a name that contains special characters or is not compliant with the naming conventions set by SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because SAP has specific rules regarding the naming of objects. These rules generally include:
  
  Names must consist of alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9).
  Special characters (such as @, #, $, %, &, etc.) are not allowed.
  Names must adhere to length restrictions (usually between 1 and 30 characters, depending on the object type).
  Certain prefixes or reserved names may also be restricted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Rename the Object: Choose a new name for the object that adheres to SAP's naming conventions. Ensure that the name:
  
  Contains only letters and numbers.
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