How To Fix RSBPCB_EXCEPTION851 - BPF: Name of template name is invalid; only A-Z, 0-9 and '_' are allowed

RSBPCB_EXCEPTION851 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBPCB_EXCEPTION - BPC: BPF Message Class

• Message number: 851

• Message text: BPF: Name of template name is invalid; only A-Z, 0-9 and '_' are allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBPCB_EXCEPTION851 - BPF: Name of template name is invalid; only A-Z, 0-9 and '_' are allowed ?

  The SAP error message RSBPCB_EXCEPTION851 indicates that there is an issue with the naming convention of a template in the Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) module. Specifically, the error states that the name of the template is invalid because it contains characters that are not allowed. According to the error message, only uppercase letters (A-Z), digits (0-9), and underscores (_) are permitted in the template name.
  
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Characters: The template name includes characters that are not allowed, such as lowercase letters, special characters, or spaces.
  Naming Convention Violation: The template name does not adhere to the required naming conventions set by SAP for BPC templates.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check the Template Name: Review the name of the template you are trying to create or modify. Ensure that it only contains uppercase letters (A-Z), digits (0-9), and underscores (_).
  Rename the