How To Fix AD103 - The name & does not start with a letter

AD103 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 103

• Message text: The name & does not start with a letter

What causes this issue?

SAP naming conventions require that object names start with a letter.

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?

Correct your entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD103 - The name & does not start with a letter ?

  The SAP error message AD103 indicates that a name (such as a variable, function, or object name) does not start with a letter. This is a common issue in SAP ABAP programming and can occur in various contexts, such as when defining variables, function modules, or other identifiers.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because SAP has specific naming conventions that must be followed. According to these conventions:
  
  Identifiers (like variable names, function names, etc.) must start with a letter (A-Z or a-z).
  Identifiers can contain letters, numbers (0-9), and underscores (_), but they cannot start with a number or special character.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you should:
  
  Check the Identifier: Review the name that is causing the error. Ensure that it starts with a letter.
  Rename the Identifier: If the name starts with a number or special character, rename it to start with a letter. For example:
  Change 1variable to var1 or myVariable.
  Change @myVar to myVar.
  
  
  Follow Naming Conventions: Ensure