How to fix SAP error SO687?

What causes this issue? A remote SAP name consists of system name, client, and SAP user name. When they are entered, they are separated by ":", for example SAPSYSTEM1:001:MILLERSystem 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? Please enter the address in the way described above.Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

How To Fix SO687 - & is not a valid remote SAP name

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SAP Error Message - Details

Message type: E = Error
Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts
Message number: 687
Message text: & is not a valid remote SAP name
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What causes this issue?
A remote SAP name consists of system name, client, and SAP user name.
When they are entered, they are separated by ":", for example
SAPSYSTEM1:001:MILLER
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?
Please enter the address in the way described above.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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