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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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?

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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) configuration and check the system landscape. Ensure that all systems are correctly defined and that their names are valid.
  
  You can access TMS configuration via transaction code STMS.
  
  
  Edit Transport Request: If you have access, edit the transport request to correct the system name. Make sure to save the changes.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific naming conventions and guidelines for system names.
  Contact Basis Team: If you are unable to resolve the issue, contact your SAP Basis team or system administrator for assistance. They can help verify the TMS configuration and correct any issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transport Management System (TMS): This is the component of SAP that manages the transport of objects between different SAP systems. Understanding how TMS works can help in troubleshooting transport-related issues.
  Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with the naming conventions for SAP systems, which typically include:
  
  Only alphanumeric characters and underscores.
  No spaces or special characters.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Useful transaction codes related to transport management include:
  
  STMS: Transport Management System.
  SE01: Transport Organizer.
  SE09: Workbench Organizer.
  SE10: Customizing Organizer.
  
  
  
  By following these steps and understanding the context of the error, you should be able to resolve the TR650 error effectively.