How To Fix 37024 - Character &1 in element name not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Character &1 in element name not allowed

What causes this issue?

Not all the characters are allowed as components of names in ABAP
programs.
Only the letters, numbers and character "_" may be used without
restriction, and names may not begin with a digit.

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?

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 37024 - Character &1 in element name not allowed ?

  The SAP error message "37024 Character &1 in element name not allowed" typically occurs when there is an invalid character in the name of an element in an ABAP program, function module, or other SAP objects. This error is often related to naming conventions and restrictions in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the element name (such as a variable, field, or structure name) contains characters that are not permitted according to SAP's naming conventions. Common invalid characters include:
  
  Special characters (e.g., @, #, $, %, &, etc.)
  Spaces
  Leading or trailing underscores
  Names that start with a number
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Identify the Element: Check the error message for the specific element name that is causing the issue. The &1 in the error message will be replaced with the actual invalid character or element name.
  
  
  Rename the Element: Modify the element name to conform to SAP's naming conventions. Ensure that:
  
  The name starts with a letter (A-Z or a-z).
  It contains only alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9) and underscores (_).
  It does not contain any special characters or spaces.
  
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with SAP's naming conventions for different types of objects (e.g., variables, tables, structures) to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  
  Activate Changes: After renaming the element, activate the changes in the ABAP editor or the relevant development environment.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidelines on naming conventions and best practices in ABAP programming.
  ABAP Development Guidelines: Review the ABAP development guidelines provided by SAP to ensure compliance with naming standards.
  Debugging Tools: Use the ABAP debugger or syntax check tools in the SAP environment to identify and correct naming issues before activation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your element names comply with SAP's requirements.