How To Fix WFE_REQUEST_CRM205 - Name &1 is invalid (do not use special and blank characters)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WFE_REQUEST_CRM - Web Financials Forms: CRM Request Category Editor

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Name &1 is invalid (do not use special and blank characters)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFE_REQUEST_CRM205 - Name &1 is invalid (do not use special and blank characters) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WFE_REQUEST_CRM205 Name &1 is invalid (do not use special and blank characters)
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a name field (such as a business partner name, product name, or any other identifier) contains invalid characters. Specifically, the name includes special characters (like @, #, $, %, &, etc.) or blank spaces that are not allowed according to the validation rules in the SAP CRM or workflow engine.
  The system enforces these restrictions to ensure data consistency, avoid processing errors, and maintain compatibility with backend systems or interfaces that may not accept such characters.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Name Field:
  
  Identify the field where the invalid name is entered.
  Review the value for any special characters or spaces.
  
  
  
  Remove or Replace Invalid Characters:
  
  Remove special characters such as @, #, $, %, &, *, etc.
  Replace spaces with allowed characters if necessary (e.g., underscore _ or hyphen -), depending on business rules.
  Use only alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9) and allowed separators.
  
  
  
  Validate Input Before Saving:
  
  Implement input validation on the UI or input forms to prevent users from entering invalid characters.
  Use SAP standard validations or enhance them if needed.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code or Enhancements:
  
  If the error occurs in a custom workflow or enhancement, review the code to ensure it properly validates and sanitizes input data.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Request:
  
  After correcting the name, retry the operation or workflow step that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is typically encountered in SAP CRM or SAP Workflow Engine scenarios where strict naming conventions are enforced.
  The message text WFE_REQUEST_CRM205 indicates it is related to workflow engine (WFE) and CRM integration.
  SAP Notes or documentation related to workflow and CRM naming conventions may provide additional guidance.
  If the error persists despite valid input, check for:
  
  Locale or code page issues.
  Integration scenarios where backend systems impose stricter naming rules.
  Custom validations or BAdIs that might be enforcing additional restrictions.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Name contains invalid special characters or blank spaces.
  
  
  Solution
  Remove or replace invalid characters; ensure only allowed characters are used.
  
  
  Context
  Occurs in SAP CRM or Workflow Engine during request processing or data entry.
  
  
  Prevention
  Implement input validation and sanitization on UI or backend before saving data.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying the exact field or want to automate validation, please provide the transaction or process context where this error occurs.