How To Fix TWBA098 - Only use valid characters

TWBA098 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TWBA - Test case attribute messages

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Only use valid characters

What causes this issue?

You tried to create a test case whose name contains an invalid
character. The following characters are allowed: Letters [A...Z], num
bers [0...9] and the special characters '_', '/', ' '.

System Response

The test case cannot be created.

How to fix this error?

Only use valid characters.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TWBA098 - Only use valid characters ?

  The SAP error message TWBA098, which states "Only use valid characters," typically occurs when a user inputs data that contains invalid characters in a field that has specific character restrictions. This can happen in various contexts, such as when entering data in a transaction, creating a master record, or uploading data.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the input data includes characters that are not allowed according to the field's definition in the SAP system. Common causes include:
  
  Special characters (e.g., @, #, $, %, &, etc.) that are not permitted.
  Spaces or leading/trailing spaces in the input.
  Incorrectly formatted data (e.g., numeric fields containing letters).
  Input that exceeds the maximum length defined for the field.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TWBA098 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Data: Review the data you are trying to enter and ensure that it only contains valid characters. Remove any special characters, spaces, or invalid formats.
  
  
  Refer to Field Documentation: Look