How To Fix XMS_ADM026 - &: Only syntactical character set allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XMS_ADM - XMS - Administration

• Message number: 026

• Message text: &: Only syntactical character set allowed

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

No country-specific special characters are permitted in names (object
names or descriptions)

How to fix this error?

Only use the <ZH>syntactical character set</>, which comprises the
following characters
<ZH>A - Z</>
<ZH>a - z</>
<ZH>0 - 9 </>
<ZH>" % & ' ( ) * + - . / : ; < = > ? _</>

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XMS_ADM026 - &: Only syntactical character set allowed ?

  The SAP error message XMS_ADM026 with the description "Only syntactical character set allowed" typically occurs in the context of SAP's XML processing or when dealing with certain character sets in data processing. This error indicates that the system has encountered characters that are not allowed in the expected syntactical character set.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The data being processed contains characters that are not part of the allowed syntactical character set. This can happen if the data includes special characters, control characters, or characters from unsupported languages.
  Encoding Issues: The character encoding of the input data may not match the expected encoding, leading to misinterpretation of the characters.
  Data Format: The data format being used may not conform to the expected XML or other syntactical standards.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Data: Review the data being processed for any invalid characters. Ensure that it only contains characters that are allowed in the expected character set.
  Encoding Verification: Ensure that the character encoding of the input data matches the expected encoding (e.g., UTF-8). If necessary, convert the data to the correct encoding.
  Data Cleansing: If the data contains special or control characters, consider cleansing the data to remove or replace these characters with valid alternatives.
  XML Validation: If the error occurs during XML processing, validate the XML structure and content against the relevant schema to ensure compliance with the expected format.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this issue. Sometimes, specific patches or updates can resolve underlying problems related to character handling.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for more details on character sets and XML processing.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: If applicable, use transaction codes like SE38 or SE80 to analyze the program or report that is generating the error.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error context and the data being processed.