How To Fix BRF434 - Enter a valid name/description

BRF434 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRF - Messages for Business Rule Framework

• Message number: 434

• Message text: Enter a valid name/description

What causes this issue?

You have entered an invalid name/description.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter one of the following descriptions:
<ZH>0-9</>
<ZH>A-Z</>
<ZH>a-z </>
<ZH>_ </>
<ZH><> </>
<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 BRF434 - Enter a valid name/description ?

  The SAP error message BRF434 ("Enter a valid name/description") typically occurs in the context of the Business Rule Framework (BRF) when a user attempts to create or modify a rule or decision table without providing a valid name or description. This error is often encountered in the BRF+ application, which is used for managing business rules in SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Empty Name/Description: The most common cause of this error is that the user has left the name or description field blank when trying to create or update a rule or decision table.
  Invalid Characters: The name or description may contain invalid characters that are not allowed by the system.
  Length Restrictions: The name or description may exceed the maximum length allowed by the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Provide a Valid Name/Description: Ensure that you enter a meaningful name and description for the rule or decision table. The name should be unique and descriptive enough to identify the purpose