How To Fix RSDS_ACCESS053 - Name of database contains invalid characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDS_ACCESS - Access Messages

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Name of database contains invalid characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDS_ACCESS053 - Name of database contains invalid characters ?

  The SAP error message RSDS_ACCESS053 indicates that there is an issue with the name of a database or a data source that contains invalid characters. This error typically arises when working with SAP Data Services or when trying to connect to a database in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or other SAP applications.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Characters: The database name may contain characters that are not allowed. Common invalid characters include spaces, special characters (like !, @, #, etc.), or even certain punctuation marks.
  Naming Conventions: The database name may not adhere to the naming conventions required by SAP or the specific database system being used (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, etc.).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the connection settings or the data source definition in SAP.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDS_ACCESS053 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Database Name:
  
  Review the database name