How To Fix RSOD302 - No special characters are allowed in name &1 (only use A-Z)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOD - Messages for Document Link

• Message number: 302

• Message text: No special characters are allowed in name &1 (only use A-Z)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOD302 - No special characters are allowed in name &1 (only use A-Z) ?

  The SAP error message RSOD302 indicates that a name you are trying to use contains special characters that are not allowed. This error typically occurs in various contexts within SAP, such as when creating or modifying objects like InfoObjects, DataSources, or other naming conventions where only alphanumeric characters (A-Z, 0-9) are permitted.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the name you are trying to use includes characters that are not part of the allowed set. This can include:
  
  Special characters (e.g., @, #, $, %, &, *, etc.)
  Spaces
  Lowercase letters (if the system is configured to only accept uppercase)
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check the Name: Review the name you are trying to use and ensure it only contains uppercase letters (A-Z) and numbers (0-9).
  Modify the Name: If the name contains any disallowed characters, modify it to remove those characters. For example:
  
  Change "Sales@2023" to "SALES2023".
  Change "Customer Info" to "CUSTOMERINFO".
  
  
  Follow Naming Conventions: Ensure that you are following any specific naming conventions or guidelines provided by your organization or SAP documentation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or specific module documentation for guidelines on naming conventions.
  Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with the naming conventions used in your SAP environment, as they may vary based on the specific module or implementation.
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, try to save or execute the action again to see if the error is resolved.
  
  If you continue to encounter issues, consider reaching out to your SAP administrator or support team for further assistance.