How To Fix 28085 - Invalid variable name &1

28085 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 28 - Configuration

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Invalid variable name &1

What causes this issue?

The syntax check found an error in a variable definition.

System Response

The cursor shows where in your entry the error occurs.

How to fix this error?

You have entered names for object-specific or characteristic-specific
variables in a constraint, for example, such as: ?T and ?L:
?T IS_A POST
WHERE ?L = LENGTH
These names must be valid keys:
They must begin with a letter.
They can only contain alphanumeric characters.
Special characters are not allowed, except for underscore ('_').
The expression cannot be longer than 30 characters.
You can enter a query ('?') in front of the name.
Correct the variable name at the cursor. See also other possible causes
of error (messages).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

28085 - Details

• The SAP error message "28085 Invalid variable name &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP ABAP programming or when working with SAP Query or SAP Report Painter/Writer. This error indicates that a variable name being used in a report or query is not valid according to the naming conventions or rules defined by SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Characters: The variable name may contain invalid characters or symbols that are not allowed in SAP variable names.
  Length Restrictions: The variable name may exceed the maximum length allowed for variable names in SAP.
  Reserved Keywords: The variable name may be using a reserved keyword or a name that is already in use.
  Incorrect Syntax: There may be a syntax error in the way the variable is defined or referenced.
  Contextual Issues: The variable may not be defined in the context where it is being used, such as in a different report or query.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Ensure that the