How To Fix S3202 - Enter only one name

S3202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S3 - Transaction for processing logical databases

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Enter only one name

What causes this issue?

You can create the new node in only one position.

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?

Enter the name of the new node in one of the fields, depending on the
position you require.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S3202 - Enter only one name ?

  The SAP error message S3202 "Enter only one name" typically occurs when a user is trying to input multiple names in a field that is designed to accept only a single name. This can happen in various contexts within SAP, such as when entering a vendor, customer, or employee name.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system detects that the input field has more than one name or is formatted incorrectly. Common scenarios include:
  
  Entering both first and last names in a single field that expects only one.
  Using delimiters (like commas or slashes) that the system does not recognize.
  Copying and pasting names from other sources that may include extra spaces or characters.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the S3202 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Input Field: Ensure that you are entering only one name in the specified field. If the field is meant for a first name, only enter the first name; if it’s for a