How To Fix /RPM/PLANNING224 - View name &1 contains \ / ? * [ ] : which are not supported by Excel

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /RPM/PLANNING -

• Message number: 224

• Message text: View name &1 contains \ / ? * [ ] : which are not supported by Excel

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /RPM/PLANNING224 - View name &1 contains \ / ? * [ ] : which are not supported by Excel ?

  The SAP error message /RPM/PLANNING224 indicates that there is an issue with the view name containing characters that are not supported by Excel. Specifically, the characters \, /, ?, *, [, ], and : are not allowed in Excel sheet names. This can lead to problems when trying to export data from SAP to Excel.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the view name in SAP contains any of the unsupported characters listed above. This can happen due to:
  
  Naming conventions that inadvertently include these characters.
  Data imported from other systems that may have used these characters in naming.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the View Name: Check the specific view name that is causing the error. The error message will typically indicate which view is problematic.
  
  
  Rename the View: If you have the necessary permissions, rename the view to remove any unsupported characters. Use only alphanumeric characters, underscores, or hyphens.
  
  
  Modify Data Sources: If the view name is derived from a data source or external system, ensure that the naming conventions used in those systems do not include unsupported characters.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If the view is part of a configuration or a custom development, review the code or configuration settings to ensure that unsupported characters are not being used.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or guidelines regarding naming conventions for views and other objects to ensure compliance.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP notes for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Excel Naming Restrictions: Excel has specific restrictions on sheet names, which include:
  
  Cannot be longer than 31 characters.
  Cannot contain the following characters: \, /, ?, *, [, ], and :.
  Cannot be blank or consist only of spaces.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the export functionality again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and successfully export your data from SAP to Excel.