Message type: E = Error
Message class: 3G - Payroll: International
Message number: 717
Message text: Please do not use any underscores in type group names
The name of the object contains an underscore. This is not in
accordance with the SAP naming conventions.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Please remove the underscore and if necessary, replace it with another
character.
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The SAP error message 3G717, which states "Please do not use any underscores in type group names," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a type group in ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming) and you have included an underscore (_) in the name of the type group.
Cause: The error is caused by the naming convention restrictions in SAP. Type groups in ABAP must adhere to specific naming rules, and one of those rules is that underscores are not allowed in the names of type groups. This is a design choice to maintain consistency and avoid potential conflicts in naming.
Solution: To resolve this error, you need to rename the type group you are trying to create or modify. Here are the steps you can follow: Choose a New Name: Select a new name for your type group that does not include any underscores. You can use letters, numbers, and other valid
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