Message type: E = Error
Message class: TK - Transport Organizer
Message number: 879
Message text: Special characters are not allowed in names
The name "&V1&" contains a special character.
Special characters (for example, "'", "#", "@") are not allowed in
names.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Correct the name.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
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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