How To Fix TR650 - '&' is an invalid system name

TR650 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TR - Change and Transport System

• Message number: 650

• Message text: '&' is an invalid system name

What causes this issue?

You may not enter this name as a system name. The name has a syntax
error or it is the SAP name. The SAP name may not be used in some areas.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TR650 - '&' is an invalid system name ?

  The SAP error message TR650 indicates that there is an issue with the system name being used in a transport request. Specifically, the error message states that the system name provided is invalid, which can occur for a few reasons.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The system name contains invalid characters. In SAP, system names must adhere to specific naming conventions, which typically allow only alphanumeric characters and underscores.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system name may not be correctly configured in the transport directory or in the transport management system (TMS).
  Typographical Error: There may be a typographical error in the system name being referenced in the transport request.
  Missing System: The system name may refer to a system that is not defined in the TMS configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check System Name: Verify the system name in the transport request. Ensure that it follows the naming conventions (e.g., no special characters like '&').
  Correct Configuration: Go to the Transport Management System (TMS)