How To Fix VH131 - & is not a permitted name for a physical unit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VH - SD pricing

• Message number: 131

• Message text: & is not a permitted name for a physical unit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VH131 - & is not a permitted name for a physical unit ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VH131 - & is not a permitted name for a physical unit
  
  Cause:
  The error message VH131 occurs when you try to create or assign a physical unit (such as a storage bin, handling unit, or physical inventory unit) with a name that contains invalid characters. In this specific case, the character & is not allowed in the name of a physical unit.
  SAP has restrictions on the characters that can be used in physical unit names to ensure data consistency and avoid conflicts in processing. Special characters like &, spaces, or other non-alphanumeric characters are typically prohibited.
  
  Solution:
  
  Use only permitted characters: Rename the physical unit using only allowed characters. Usually, these are alphanumeric characters (A-Z, 0-9) and sometimes underscores (_) or hyphens (-), depending on the configuration.
  Check naming conventions: Follow the naming conventions defined in your SAP system or organizational standards.
  Avoid special characters: Remove or replace special characters such as &, %, $, #, etc.
  Validate input: If the name is entered manually or generated by a program, ensure validation logic is in place to prevent invalid characters.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Physical Unit: In SAP Logistics Execution (LE) and Warehouse Management (WM), a physical unit refers to a tangible unit like a handling unit or storage bin.
  Handling Units (HU): When creating handling units, the system enforces naming rules to avoid errors during warehouse processes.
  Configuration: The allowed characters for physical unit names can sometimes be influenced by system settings or user exits, but generally, special characters are disallowed.
  Transaction Codes: Errors like VH131 can appear in transactions related to handling units (e.g., HUMO, HU02) or physical inventory.
  SAP Notes: If you encounter this error frequently or in a customized scenario, check SAP Notes or OSS for any patches or additional guidance.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Error VH131 means the physical unit name contains invalid characters.
  Cause: Use of & character in the name.
  Fix: Rename the physical unit without special characters.
  Best Practice: Stick to alphanumeric characters for physical unit names.
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the context in which the error occurs (transaction, process step) and the exact name you are trying to use.