How To Fix UMC003 - Object names may contain only letters, numbers and '-'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMC - General Messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Object names may contain only letters, numbers and '-'

What causes this issue?

The objects may contain only letters, figures and a hyphen. Other
letter combinations may cause problems during transports.

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?

Choose a name that contains no special characters.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMC003 - Object names may contain only letters, numbers and '-' ?

  The SAP error message UMC003 indicates that there is an issue with the naming convention of an object you are trying to create or modify in the SAP system. Specifically, the error states that the object names can only contain letters (A-Z, a-z), numbers (0-9), and the hyphen ('-'). This means that any other characters, such as spaces, special characters (like @, #, $, etc.), or punctuation marks, are not allowed in the object name.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to use an invalid character in the name of an object, such as:
  
  Spaces
  Special characters (e.g., @, #, $, %, &, etc.)
  Punctuation marks (e.g., ., ,, ;, etc.)
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UMC003 error, you should:
  
  Review the Object Name: Check the name of the object you are trying to create or modify. Ensure that it only contains valid characters (letters, numbers, and hyphens).
  Modify the Name: If the name contains invalid characters, modify it to comply with the naming conventions. For example:
  
  Change "My Object 1" to "My-Object-1"
  Change "Object@Name" to "Object-Name"
  
  
  Re-attempt the Action: After correcting the object name, try to create or modify the object again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with the naming conventions specific to the SAP module you are working with, as there may be additional rules or best practices.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for more information on naming conventions and restrictions for the specific objects you are working with.
  Testing: If you are developing or customizing objects, consider implementing a naming strategy that adheres to these conventions to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UMC003 error and successfully create or modify the object in SAP.