How To Fix TK287 - Special character "&" in generic key

TK287 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 287

• Message text: Special character "&" in generic key

What causes this issue?

The generic key &V3& was entered for the object &V2&. All keys that
match up to the asterisk are to be transported.
The key cannot have any special characters before the asterisk, since
they are interpreted in different ways by different database systems.
The key contains the special character &V1&.

System Response

The entry is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Extend the generic entry, or specify all keys individually.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK287 - Special character "&" in generic key ?

  The SAP error message TK287 indicates that there is a special character, specifically the ampersand ("&"), in a generic key that is not allowed. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a generic key in the SAP system, and the system does not accept certain special characters in the key format.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the inclusion of the "&" character in the generic key definition. SAP has specific rules regarding the characters that can be used in keys, and special characters like "&" are often restricted to avoid issues with data processing and system integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TK287 error, you should take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Generic Key: Determine which generic key is causing the error. This may involve checking the transaction or report where the error occurred.
  
  
  Modify the Key: Remove the "&" character from the generic key. Ensure that the key