How To Fix VERT_TOOLS002 - Terminology contains invalid characters.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VERT_TOOLS - Verticalization: Tools

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Terminology contains invalid characters.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VERT_TOOLS002 - Terminology contains invalid characters. ?

  The SAP error message VERT_TOOLS002 indicates that there are invalid characters in the terminology being used in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify terminology in SAP, such as when working with the SAP Business Technology Platform or SAP S/4HANA.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by:
  
  Invalid Characters: The terminology may contain special characters, spaces, or symbols that are not allowed.
  Incorrect Formatting: The terminology might not adhere to the expected format or naming conventions defined by SAP.
  Language-Specific Issues: If the terminology is language-specific, it may contain characters that are not valid in the specified language context.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VERT_TOOLS002 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Terminology: Review the terminology you are trying to use. Ensure that it only contains valid characters. Typically, valid characters include:
  
  Letters (A-Z, a-z)
  Numbers (0-9)
  Underscores (_)
  Dashes (-)
  
  
  
  Remove Invalid Characters: If you find any invalid characters, remove or replace them with valid