unable to create map package

Question

Hi,

I'm trying to create a map package and save my map to a thumb drive.  However, I get this error message "The name of the field is invalid: valid names may contain letters, numbers or underscores. [field_name]".  I'm not sure what to do, can anyone help?  Thanks so much.

JulietteWood · Answer

You may have characters in your text file or attribute table that aren't accepted. You aren't allowed to have dashes-. They should be underscore:  YR_2014. In my map, I always have to change one of the field labels from YEAR to YR because YEAR is not accepted in the label. I hope this helps.

ELTerrell · Answer

Hi James,

I still haven't been able to figure out a solution.  A google search shows that it's something wrong with a text file?  Still unsure what if anything I need to change or tweek.  Do you have any ideas?

JamesFitzgerald · Answer

Hello El,

Do you still have a problem? Was the error message helpful?

Thanks