How To Fix SPFL_TEMPLATE_TOOLS000 - Name contains invalid characters.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPFL_TEMPLATE_TOOLS - Developmebt of profile templates

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Name contains invalid characters.

What causes this issue?

Allowed characters for tempalte/include names are [0-9], [A-z] and the
underscore character _ (U+005F) and full stop character (U+002E).

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPFL_TEMPLATE_TOOLS000 - Name contains invalid characters. ?

  The SAP error message SPFL_TEMPLATE_TOOLS000: Name contains invalid characters typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a template or object in SAP that has a name containing characters that are not allowed by the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with templates in the SAP GUI or other SAP applications.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the use of invalid characters in the name of the template or object. SAP has specific naming conventions and restrictions, which usually include:
  
  Names must start with a letter (A-Z).
  Names can only contain letters (A-Z), numbers (0-9), and underscores (_).
  Special characters, spaces, and certain punctuation marks are not allowed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check the Name: Review the name you are trying to use for the template or object. Ensure it adheres to SAP's naming conventions.
  Rename the Template: If the name contains invalid characters, rename the template using only valid characters. For example:
  
  Change My Template! to My_Template or MyTemplate.
  
  
  Avoid Special Characters: Ensure that you do not use any special characters, spaces, or punctuation marks in the name.
  Use Descriptive Names: While renaming, try to use descriptive names that reflect the purpose of the template or object, while still adhering to the naming rules.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for specific naming conventions related to the type of object you are working with.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or updates related to the error message.
  Community Forums: If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to SAP community forums or support for additional assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create or modify your template in SAP.