How To Fix VR640 - Please observe guidelines for name areas

VR640 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 640

• Message text: Please observe guidelines for name areas

How to fix this error?

Use names which start with X, Y or Z only. All other names are reserved
for SAP.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR640 - Please observe guidelines for name areas ?

  SAP Error Message:
  VR640 - Please observe guidelines for name areas
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message VR640 occurs when the name entered in a vendor master record (or customer master, depending on context) does not comply with the predefined naming conventions or guidelines set in the SAP system. This typically relates to the "name areas" which are specific segments or fields for names (such as first name, last name, company name, etc.) that must follow certain formatting rules.
  Common causes include:
  
  Entering names in fields that are reserved for specific types of data.
  Using special characters or formats not allowed by the system.
  Exceeding the maximum length allowed for a name field.
  Not following the country-specific or company-specific naming conventions configured in SAP.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VR640 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Name Fields:
  
  Verify that the name is entered in the correct fields (e.g., first name in the first name field, last name in the last name field).
  Ensure that the