How To Fix 37615 - Text cannot begin with an underscore ('_' replaced by '#')

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 615

• Message text: Text cannot begin with an underscore ('_' replaced by '#')

What causes this issue?

The string of a text element begins with an underscore character ("_").
This character is only allowed as the initial character in the
templates of input/output fields.

System Response

In the string, all leading underscores are replaced by pound signs
("#").

How to fix this error?

Replace the text element string with a text that does not begin with
underscores.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37615 - Text cannot begin with an underscore ('_' replaced by '#') ?

  The SAP error message 37615, which states "Text cannot begin with an underscore ('' replaced by '#')", typically occurs when you are trying to enter or save a text string in SAP that starts with an underscore character (""). This is not allowed in certain contexts within SAP, such as when defining text elements, variable names, or other identifiers.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the use of an underscore as the first character in a text string or identifier. SAP has specific naming conventions and restrictions, and starting a text with an underscore violates these rules.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should modify the text or identifier that is causing the issue. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify the Text: Locate the text or identifier that is causing the error. This could be in a text field, a variable name, or a similar context.
  
  
  Modify the Text: Change the text so that it does not begin with an underscore. For example, if your text is "_example", you could change it to "example" or "#example" (if you want to keep the special character).
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, try saving or processing the data again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  SAP Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with SAP's naming conventions and restrictions to avoid similar issues in the future. Generally, identifiers should start with a letter and can include letters, numbers, and underscores, but not as the first character.
  
  
  Text Elements: If you are working with text elements in SAP (like in ABAP programs), ensure that all text elements comply with the naming rules.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on naming conventions and error messages.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and prevent it from occurring in the future.