How To Fix AD899 - Program names starting with { or } are reserved for the DB utility

AD899 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 899

• Message text: Program names starting with { or } are reserved for the DB utility

What causes this issue?

Database utility activities generate programs whose names start with
'{' or '}'.

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?

Please select a different program as otherwise your program could be
overwritten.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD899 - Program names starting with { or } are reserved for the DB utility ?

  The SAP error message AD899 indicates that you are trying to use a program name that starts with the characters { or }. In SAP, program names that begin with these characters are reserved for the database utility, which is used for various database-related operations. This restriction is in place to avoid conflicts and ensure that the database utility functions correctly.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A developer or user attempts to create or execute a program with a name that starts with { or }.
  The naming convention for programs is not followed, leading to the use of reserved characters.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Rename the Program: Change the name of the program to something that does not start with { or }. Ensure that the new name adheres to SAP's naming conventions for programs.
  Check Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with SAP's naming conventions to avoid using reserved characters in the future. Program names