How To Fix TK898 - Name of request "&" contains invalid character "&"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 898

• Message text: Name of request "&" contains invalid character "&"

What causes this issue?

The name of the request "&V1&" contains the invalid character "&V2&".
Valid characters are all letters, all digits, and the special
characters " ", "-", "+", "_", ".".
If it is an object list, the namespace can be at the beginning of the
name, enclosed in slashes "/".

System Response

Processing was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Choose a valid name for the request.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK898 - Name of request "&" contains invalid character "&" ?

  The SAP error message TK898 indicates that the name of a request (transport request) contains invalid characters. In SAP, transport request names must adhere to specific naming conventions, and certain characters are not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a transport request is created or modified with a name that includes invalid characters. Common invalid characters include:
  
  Special characters (e.g., @, #, $, %, &, etc.)
  Spaces
  Any character that is not alphanumeric or underscores
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should rename the transport request to comply with SAP's naming conventions. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Invalid Request Name: Check the name of the transport request that triggered the error. The error message will typically show the invalid name.
  
  
  Rename the Transport Request:
  
  Go to the Transport Organizer (transaction code SE09 or SE10).
  Locate the transport request with the invalid name.
  Right-click on the request and select "Change" or "Rename" (depending on your SAP version).
  Enter a new name that adheres to the naming conventions:
  
  Use only alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9) and underscores (_).
  Ensure the name is within the allowed length (usually 30 characters).
  Avoid using any special characters or spaces.
  
  
  
  
  
  Save the Changes: After renaming the transport request, save your changes.
  
  
  Retry the Operation: Once the request has been renamed, try the operation that previously resulted in the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with SAP's naming conventions for transport requests. Typically, valid names start with a letter and can include letters, numbers, and underscores.
  Transport Management System (TMS): Understanding how the TMS works can help prevent similar issues in the future. Ensure that all team members are aware of the naming conventions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more details on transport requests and naming conventions.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider consulting with your SAP Basis team or checking SAP Notes for any related issues or patches.