How To Fix VH122 - & is not a permitted dimension name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VH - SD pricing

• Message number: 122

• Message text: & is not a permitted dimension name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VH122 - & is not a permitted dimension name ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VH122 - & is not a permitted dimension name
  
  Cause:
  The error message VH122 occurs when you try to use an invalid character (in this case, the ampersand &) in a dimension name within SAP. Dimension names in SAP (especially in modules like SAP BW, SAP EWM, or SAP TM where dimensions are used) must follow certain naming conventions and cannot contain special characters such as &.
  The ampersand & is a reserved character in SAP because it is used as a placeholder for variables in selection screens and other contexts. Therefore, using & in dimension names or other identifiers is not allowed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Remove or replace the & character in the dimension name with a permitted character such as an underscore _ or simply omit it.
  Ensure that the dimension name contains only alphanumeric characters and underscores.
  Follow SAP naming conventions for dimension names:
  
  Start with a letter.
  Use only letters, numbers, and underscores.
  Avoid special characters like &, %, $, #, etc.
  
  
  
  Example:
  If your dimension name is Sales&Region, change it to Sales_Region or SalesRegion.
  
  Related Information:
  
  This error is common when importing or creating dimensions manually or via data loads where the source data contains special characters.
  Check the source data or the naming conventions in your dimension creation process.
  In SAP BW or SAP TM, dimension names are often used in InfoObjects, characteristics, or planning objects, so ensure the naming conventions are respected.
  If you are using a custom program or interface, add validation to prevent special characters in dimension names.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VH122 - & is not a permitted dimension name
  
  
  Cause
  Use of invalid character & in dimension name
  
  
  Solution
  Remove or replace & with allowed characters (e.g., underscore)
  
  
  Notes
  Follow SAP naming conventions for dimension names
  
  
  
  
  If you need further help, please specify the SAP module or context where this error occurs (e.g., SAP BW, SAP TM, SAP EWM), and I can provide more tailored guidance.