How To Fix TK879 - Special characters are not allowed in names


TK879 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

  • Message number: 879

  • Message text: Special characters are not allowed in names

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  • What causes this issue?

    The name "&V1&" contains a special character.
    Special characters (for example, "'", "#", "@") are not allowed in
    names.

    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?

    Correct the name.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK879 - Special characters are not allowed in names ?
    The SAP error message TK879, which states "Special characters are not allowed in names," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an object (such as a user, role, or other entity) in SAP that includes special characters in its name. This can happen in various contexts, such as when defining user IDs, roles, or other identifiers.
    
    Cause: The error is triggered because SAP has specific naming conventions that restrict the use of special characters in certain fields. Common special characters that may cause this error include: Spaces Symbols (e.g., @, #, $, %, &, *, etc.) Punctuation marks (e.g., ., ,, ;, :, etc.)
    Solution: To resolve the TK879 error, you should follow these steps: Check Naming Conventions: Ensure that the name you are trying to use adheres to SAP's naming conventions. Typically, valid names may include: Alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9) Underscores (_) No spaces or special characters Modify the Name: If the name you are trying to

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