/BOBF/CONF_MODEL_API001 - The name &1 must not contain special characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/CONF_MODEL_API -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: The name &1 must not contain special characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/CONF_MODEL_API001 - The name &1 must not contain special characters ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/CONF_MODEL_API001 indicates that a name provided in a configuration model contains special characters, which is not allowed. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a business object or configuration model in the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the name of an object (such as a business object, attribute, or node) includes special characters that are not permitted. Special characters can include symbols like @, #, $, %, &, *, !, etc. The naming conventions in SAP require that names consist of alphanumeric characters and underscores only.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Name: Check the name that you are trying to use for the business object or configuration model. This could be in the context of creating a new object or modifying an existing one.
  
  
  Remove Special Characters: Modify the name to remove any special characters. Ensure that the name consists only of letters (A-Z, a-z), numbers (0-9), and underscores (_).
  
  
  Follow Naming Conventions: Adhere to SAP's naming conventions for business objects and attributes. Typically, names should be meaningful and follow a consistent pattern.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary changes to the name, try to save or activate the configuration model again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for BOPF and naming conventions to understand the rules and best practices.
  Transaction Codes: You may be using transaction codes like BOBF or SE80 to manage business objects. Familiarize yourself with these tools for better management of your objects.
  Error Handling: If you continue to encounter issues, consider checking the SAP Community or forums for similar cases, as other users may have faced and resolved the same error.
  
  By ensuring that all names conform to the required standards, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your configuration tasks in SAP.