How To Fix SWF_FLEX_DEF079 - Name '&' should consist of characters, digits and '_'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_FLEX_DEF -

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Name '&' should consist of characters, digits and '_'

What causes this issue?

&V1& can not be used as name for an entity. The name must follow naming
rules:
Unique within the context
Contains only characters, digits and '_'
Does not start with '_'

System Response

System does not allow to store the entity.

How to fix this error?

Please enter a name which follows the naming rules defined above. Best
Practice for names are 'CamelCase' notation e.g.
approveLeaveRequest
superiorOfWorkflowInitiator

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_FLEX_DEF079 - Name '&' should consist of characters, digits and '_' ?

  The SAP error message SWF_FLEXDEF079 indicates that there is an issue with the naming convention of an object in the SAP system. Specifically, the name you are trying to use contains invalid characters. According to the error message, valid names should consist only of letters, digits, and underscores ('').
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create or modify an object (like a workflow, function, or variable) and the name you provided includes special characters, spaces, or starts with a digit.
  The name may contain characters that are not allowed by SAP's naming conventions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Name: Review the name you are trying to use and ensure it only contains:
  
  Uppercase and lowercase letters (A-Z, a-z)
  Digits (0-9)
  Underscores (_)
  
  
  
  Rename the Object: If the name contains invalid characters, rename the object to comply with the naming rules. For example:
  
  Change My-Workflow to My_Workflow
  Change 123Variable to Variable123 (avoid starting with a digit)
  
  
  
  Avoid Reserved Words: Ensure that the name does not conflict with any reserved keywords in SAP.
  
  
  Consistency: Maintain a consistent naming convention throughout your SAP objects to avoid confusion and errors in the future.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with SAP's naming conventions for different types of objects (like tables, fields, programs, etc.) to avoid similar issues in the future.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or specific documentation related to the module you are working on for more detailed guidelines on naming conventions.
  Testing: After renaming, test the object to ensure that it functions as expected without any further errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SWF_FLEX_DEF079 error and successfully create or modify your object in SAP.