How To Fix RSDD_LM094 - Name &1 in &2 is invalid. Valid characters are: a-z, 0-9, _, - and /.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDD_LM - Messages for Lean Modeler (API and RSLIMO)

• Message number: 094

• Message text: Name &1 in &2 is invalid. Valid characters are: a-z, 0-9, _, - and /.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDD_LM094 - Name &1 in &2 is invalid. Valid characters are: a-z, 0-9, _, - and /. ?

  The SAP error message RSDD_LM094 indicates that there is an issue with the naming convention of an object in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. Specifically, the name you are trying to use for a certain object (like a InfoObject, InfoProvider, or other BW-related entities) contains invalid characters.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the name of the object does not conform to the allowed character set. According to the error message, valid characters for naming are:
  
  Lowercase letters: a-z
  Digits: 0-9
  Underscore: _
  Hyphen: -
  Forward slash: /
  
  If the name contains any characters outside of this set (such as uppercase letters, spaces, special characters, etc.), the system will reject it and throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check the Name: Review the name of the object you are trying to create or modify. Ensure that it only contains the valid characters listed above.
  Rename the Object: If the name contains invalid characters, rename the object using only the allowed characters. For example, if the name is "Sales Data 2023!", you could change it to "sales_data_2023" or "sales-data-2023".
  Consistency: Ensure that any references to this object in your BW queries, reports, or other components also use the updated name.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Naming Conventions: It's a good practice to establish and follow consistent naming conventions for objects in SAP BW to avoid such errors in the future.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or guidelines for naming conventions specific to your version of SAP BW, as there may be additional rules or best practices.
  Testing: After renaming, test the object to ensure that it functions correctly and that there are no further issues related to naming.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDD_LM094 error and successfully create or modify the object in SAP BW.