How To Fix S3013 - Logical database names cannot contain "*", " " or "%"

S3013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S3 - Transaction for processing logical databases

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Logical database names cannot contain "*", " " or "%"

What causes this issue?

The use of illegal special characters is not allowed in logical
database names.

How to fix this error?

In the name of a logical database use a valid name prefix and start the
name with a letter.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S3013 - Logical database names cannot contain "*", " " or "%" ?

  The SAP error message S3013 indicates that there is an issue with the naming of a logical database in your SAP system. Specifically, it states that logical database names cannot contain certain special characters, including "*", " " (space), or "%". 
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to create or use a logical database with a name that includes one of the restricted characters. Logical databases in SAP are used to define a hierarchical structure for data retrieval, and their names must adhere to specific naming conventions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Logical Database Name: Review the name of the logical database you are trying to create or use. Ensure that it does not contain any of the following characters:
  
  Asterisk (*)
  Space ( )
  Percent (%)
  
  
  
  Rename the Logical Database: If the name contains any of the restricted characters, rename the logical database using valid characters. Valid characters typically include letters (A-Z,