How To Fix SD_DT008 - DTDC name & conatins charachters not ansi alphanumeric

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_DT - DD: Messages for Tuning Objects

• Message number: 008

• Message text: DTDC name & conatins charachters not ansi alphanumeric

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_DT008 - DTDC name & conatins charachters not ansi alphanumeric ?

  The SAP error message SD_DT008 indicates that a specific field, likely related to a delivery or document type, contains characters that are not ANSI alphanumeric. This typically occurs in the context of data entry or data processing within the SAP system, particularly in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The error is triggered when the DTDC (Document Type) name contains characters that are not part of the ANSI alphanumeric set. This includes special characters, spaces, or non-ASCII characters.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently enter invalid characters when creating or modifying document types.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been imported or migrated from another system, it may contain invalid characters that do not conform to SAP's requirements.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Document Type Name: Review the document type name that is causing the error. Ensure that it only contains valid ANSI alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9).
  Modify the Name: If invalid characters are found, modify the document type name to remove or replace them with valid characters.
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks in your data entry processes to prevent the entry of invalid characters in the future.
  Review Data Migration Processes: If the issue arose from data migration, review the migration scripts or processes to ensure they enforce character restrictions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for guidelines on naming conventions and valid character sets for document types.
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OVAA (for maintaining document types) to check and modify document types in the SAP system.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If this error occurs frequently, consider implementing user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) to enforce character validation at the point of data entry.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.