How To Fix RSPLF175 - Parameter name &1 contains non-alphanumeric characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLF - Planning Framework

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Parameter name &1 contains non-alphanumeric characters

What causes this issue?

Parameter names can only include the following characters:
"ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789_" (without blank spaces in between
them).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Specify a name that adheres to this rule.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLF175 - Parameter name &1 contains non-alphanumeric characters ?

  The SAP error message RSPLF175 indicates that a parameter name contains non-alphanumeric characters, which is not allowed in the context where the parameter is being used. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when dealing with variables, selections, or other parameter definitions.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a parameter name includes characters that are not letters (A-Z, a-z) or numbers (0-9). This can happen if:
  
  The parameter name was manually entered and included special characters (e.g., spaces, punctuation).
  The parameter name was generated programmatically and included invalid characters.
  There was a copy-paste action that introduced unwanted characters.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSPLF175 error, you should:
  
  Identify the Parameter: Check the error message for the specific parameter name that is causing the issue (indicated by &1).
  Edit the Parameter Name: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or configuration where the parameter is defined.
  Change the parameter name to ensure it only contains alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9).
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, save the configuration and try to execute the process again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Best Practices: When naming parameters, always use a consistent naming convention that adheres to SAP's guidelines. Avoid using spaces, special characters, or starting with numbers.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for naming conventions and restrictions for parameters in the specific context you are working with (e.g., BW, HANA).
  Testing: After making changes, test the functionality to ensure that the error is resolved and that the parameter behaves as expected.
  
  If the issue persists after correcting the parameter name, consider checking for any dependencies or references to the parameter in other parts of the system that may also need to be updated.