How To Fix VH127 - & is not a permitted name for an exchange rate type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VH - SD pricing

• Message number: 127

• Message text: & is not a permitted name for an exchange rate type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VH127 - & is not a permitted name for an exchange rate type ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VH127 – "& is not a permitted name for an exchange rate type"
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create or use an exchange rate type in SAP with an invalid name. Specifically, the exchange rate type name contains one or more characters that are not allowed by SAP naming conventions. The ampersand character (&) is not permitted in exchange rate type names.
  Exchange rate types in SAP must follow certain naming rules:
  
  They should be alphanumeric.
  Special characters like &, %, #, @, etc., are generally not allowed.
  The length of the exchange rate type is limited (usually 1 or 2 characters depending on the SAP version and configuration).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Exchange Rate Type Name:
  
  Review the exchange rate type you are trying to create or use.
  Remove any invalid characters such as &.
  Use only allowed characters (typically uppercase letters and numbers).
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Exchange Rate Type:
  
  Go to transaction OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates).
  When creating a new exchange rate type, ensure the name complies with SAP standards.
  If you are importing or uploading exchange rate types via a program or interface, validate the input data to exclude invalid characters.
  
  
  
  Correct the Source of the Input:
  
  If the exchange rate type is coming from an external system or interface, fix the data at the source.
  Ensure that any custom programs or user inputs validate the exchange rate type name before posting.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB08 – Maintain Exchange Rates
  OBBS – Define Exchange Rate Types (depending on SAP version)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP standard documentation on exchange rate types.
  Check SAP Notes if the error persists after correcting the name, to see if there are any system-specific restrictions or patches.
  
  
  
  General Naming Conventions:
  
  Exchange rate types are usually 1 or 2 characters long.
  Allowed characters: A-Z, 0-9.
  Avoid special characters and spaces.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error VH127 is caused by using an invalid character (&) in the exchange rate type name. To resolve it, rename the exchange rate type to use only permitted alphanumeric characters without special symbols.
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the exact exchange rate type name you are trying to use or the context in which the error occurs.