How To Fix RH222 - Technical hierarchy name contains invalid characters

RH222 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RH - BW: Hierarchies ( basic functions )

• Message number: 222

• Message text: Technical hierarchy name contains invalid characters

What causes this issue?

The technical name of the hierarchy contains non-permitted characters
(Double byte characters or other characters not contained in the
specified quantity below).

System Response

This technical name cannot be used.

How to fix this error?

Only use characters contained in the following: &V1&

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RH222 - Details

• The SAP error message RH222, which states "Technical hierarchy name contains invalid characters," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a technical hierarchy in SAP and the name you have provided includes characters that are not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the use of invalid characters in the technical hierarchy name. SAP has specific rules regarding the characters that can be used in names, and these rules can vary depending on the context. Common invalid characters may include:
  
  Special characters (e.g., @, #, $, %, &, *, etc.)
  Spaces at the beginning or end of the name
  Certain punctuation marks
  Names that are too long or too short
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RH222 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Name: Review the technical hierarchy name you are trying to use. Ensure that it adheres to the naming conventions set by SAP.
  
  
  Use Valid Characters: Make sure to use only alphanumeric characters (A-Z, 0-9) and underscores