How To Fix /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT789 - Hyphen and underscore are not allowed as first character

/ACCGO/MCK_MAINT789 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT -

• Message number: 789

• Message text: Hyphen and underscore are not allowed as first character

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT789 - Hyphen and underscore are not allowed as first character ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT789 indicates that there is an issue with the naming convention of a certain object or field in the system. Specifically, the error states that a hyphen (-) or underscore (_) cannot be used as the first character of the name. This is a common restriction in many programming and database environments to ensure that names are valid and do not conflict with reserved characters or keywords.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Naming Convention: The object or field name you are trying to create or modify starts with a hyphen or underscore, which is not allowed.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently entered a name that violates the naming rules.
  Data Migration or Upload Issues: If you are importing data or migrating from another system, the source data may contain invalid names.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Rename the Object: Change the name of the object or field to ensure it does not start with a hyphen