How To Fix RS_HCPR_MODEL051 - Name '&1' contains invalid character '&2' at position &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_HCPR_MODEL - Messages related to the HANA Composite Provider Backend

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Name '&1' contains invalid character '&2' at position &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_HCPR_MODEL051 - Name '&1' contains invalid character '&2' at position &3 ?

  The SAP error message RS_HCPR_MODEL051 indicates that there is an issue with the name of a model or object in SAP that contains invalid characters. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA modeling, where naming conventions are strict.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The name of the object (e.g., InfoObject, DSO, CompositeProvider, etc.) contains characters that are not allowed according to SAP's naming conventions.
  The specific invalid character is indicated by &2, and its position in the name is indicated by &3.
  
  Common Invalid Characters:
  
  Special characters (e.g., @, #, $, %, &, etc.)
  Spaces
  Leading or trailing spaces
  Names that start with a number
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you should:
  
  Identify the Object: Check the name of the object that is causing the error, as indicated by &1.
  Review Naming Conventions: Ensure that the name adheres to SAP's naming conventions. Generally, valid names should:
  
  Start with a letter (A-Z)
  Contain only letters, numbers (0-9), and underscores (_)
  Be within the length limits (usually up to 30 characters)
  
  
  Modify the Name: Change the name of the object to remove or replace the invalid character(s) as indicated by &2 at position &3.
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, save the object and check if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for naming conventions specific to the type of object you are working with.
  SAP Community: You can search for similar issues in the SAP Community forums, where other users may have encountered and resolved the same error.
  Transaction Codes: If you are working in a specific transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench), ensure you are following the correct procedures for naming objects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RS_HCPR_MODEL051 error and successfully create or modify the object in SAP.