How To Fix RSRD234 - Special character &1 in file name &2 not permitted


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: RSRD - Report Dissemination

  • Message number: 234

  • Message text: Special character &1 in file name &2 not permitted

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  • What causes this issue?

    The file name &V2& contains illegal characters (for example, &V1&).
    The file name can only contain ASCII characters in lower or upper case
    and the underscore character '_'. The forward slash '/' can also be
    used to separate the actual file name from subdirectories (to be
    created), and angle brackets can be used when text variables are used.

    System Response

    The broadcast setting contains errors and can neither be saved nor
    executed.

    How to fix this error?

    Specify a valid file name.

    Procedure for System Administrators

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


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRD234 - Special character &1 in file name &2 not permitted ?
    The SAP error message RSRD234 indicates that there is a special character in the file name that is not permitted. This error typically occurs when you are trying to save or export a report or data to a file, and the file name contains characters that are not allowed by the system.
    
    Cause: The error is caused by the presence of special characters in the file name. Common special characters that may trigger this error include: Symbols like !, @, #, $, %, ^, &, *, (, ), +, =, {, }, [, ], ;, :, " , ', <, >, ?, ,, . (in certain contexts), and \. Spaces or leading/trailing spaces in the file name.
    Solution: To resolve the RSRD234 error, you should: Rename the File: Ensure that the file name does not contain any special characters. Use only alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9) and underscores (_) or hyphens (-) if necessary. Remove Spaces: Avoid using

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