How To Fix 37612 - Field name & is not a valid ABAP Dictionary name ("-" missing)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 612

• Message text: Field name & is not a valid ABAP Dictionary name ("-" missing)

What causes this issue?

The element name does not contain a hyphen. It cannot therefore be
identical with the name of a table field from the ABAP Dictionary.

System Response

The element has no link to the ABAP Dictionary.

How to fix this error?

Change the name of the element so that it is the same as that of a
table field in the ABAP Dictionary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37612 - Field name & is not a valid ABAP Dictionary name ("-" missing) ?

  The SAP error message 37612 indicates that there is an issue with a field name in your ABAP program or data dictionary. Specifically, the error states that the field name provided is not a valid ABAP Dictionary name because it is missing a hyphen ("-"). In ABAP, field names must adhere to specific naming conventions, and the absence of a hyphen can lead to this error.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Field Name: The field name you are trying to use does not conform to the naming conventions of the ABAP Dictionary. Field names must start with a letter and can contain letters, numbers, and underscores, but they cannot contain special characters like hyphens unless they are part of a valid name format.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typographical error in the field name where a hyphen was expected but not included.
  Incorrect Data Element or Domain: If you are referencing a data element or domain that has an invalid name, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Name: Review the field name in your code or data dictionary. Ensure that it follows the ABAP naming conventions. If a hyphen is required, make sure it is included in the correct position.
  Correct Typographical Errors: If you find any typographical errors in the field name, correct them to match the expected format.
  Use Valid Names: If you are creating new fields or data elements, ensure that you are using valid names that comply with ABAP naming conventions.
  Review Data Dictionary: If the field name is derived from a data element or domain, check the definitions in the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11) to ensure they are correctly defined.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  ABAP Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with the naming conventions for ABAP fields, which include:
  
  Field names must start with a letter.
  They can contain letters, numbers, and underscores.
  Special characters like hyphens are not allowed unless used in specific contexts.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary - to check and modify data elements and domains.
  SE80: Object Navigator - to navigate through various objects including programs and data dictionary objects.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on ABAP programming and naming conventions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 37612 and ensure that your field names are valid within the ABAP Dictionary.