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Cannot use the dot (.) character for Given name and/or surname when creating a user account via Rest API.

Troubleshooting


Problem

When trying to create a user account via Rest API and using a dot in the Given Name or Surname, the post call fails with the error:
API000454: Given Name not valid. The following characters are not valid: ! @ # % ^ * ( ) + ? , < > { } [ ] | ; \" '.

Document Location

Worldwide

[{"Type":"MASTER","Line of Business":{"code":"LOB77","label":"Automation Platform"},"Business Unit":{"code":"BU048","label":"IBM Software"},"Product":{"code":"SS3JSW","label":"IBM Sterling B2B Integrator"},"ARM Category":[{"code":"a8m50000000CjzWAAS","label":"REST API-\u003EB2B REST API"}],"ARM Case Number":"TS016136332","Platform":[{"code":"PF025","label":"Platform Independent"}],"Version":"All Versions"}]

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Document Information

Modified date:
28 May 2024

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ibm17155021