How To Fix SECAUDIT038 - Dollar character ($) is not permitted in the profile name

SECAUDIT038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SECAUDIT - Message class for security audit

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Dollar character ($) is not permitted in the profile name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SECAUDIT038 - Dollar character ($) is not permitted in the profile name ?

  The SAP error message SECAUDIT038 indicates that there is an issue with the naming convention of a profile in the SAP system. Specifically, it states that the dollar character ($) is not permitted in the profile name. This error typically arises when a user attempts to create or modify a profile and includes a dollar sign in the name, which is not allowed by SAP's naming conventions.
  
  Cause:
  
  The primary cause of this error is the inclusion of the dollar sign ($) in the profile name. SAP has specific rules regarding valid characters for profile names, and the dollar sign is not one of them.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Rename the Profile: Modify the profile name to remove the dollar sign. Use only valid characters as per SAP's naming conventions. Valid characters typically include letters (A-Z, a-z), numbers (0-9), and underscores (_).
  Check Naming Conventions: Ensure that the new profile name adheres to