How To Fix /SAPAPO/DMRES236 - Special characters in in resource name not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DMRES -

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Special characters in in resource name not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES236 - Special characters in in resource name not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES236 indicates that there are special characters in the resource name that are not allowed. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when defining or managing resources.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the resource name contains characters that are not permitted by the system. Common special characters that may cause this issue include:
  
  Spaces
  Punctuation marks (e.g., !, @, #, $, %, ^, &, *, etc.)
  Non-alphanumeric characters
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Resource Name: Determine which resource is causing the error. This can usually be found in the error message details or by reviewing the resource definitions.
  
  
  Edit the Resource Name:
  
  Go to the resource definition in the SAP APO system.
  Remove any special characters from the resource name.
  Ensure that the resource name consists only of alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9) and underscores (_) if necessary.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes to the resource name, save the changes and try to execute the operation again that triggered the error.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After correcting the resource name, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for SAP APO for guidelines on naming conventions and restrictions for resources.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after making the changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/DMRES236 error and ensure that your resource names comply with the system's requirements.