How To Fix ALM_US_BW020 - Datasource & uses incorrect naming convention.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ALM_US_BW - Messages for ALM BW Reporting

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Datasource & uses incorrect naming convention.

What causes this issue?

Incorrect naming was used for the ALM Generator.

System Response

Processing was stopped.

How to fix this error?

The generator will attempt to create a name for you, don't make any
changes to the default. All ALM Datasources have a starndard naming
which is comprised of the following parts:
1_ - A starting suffix which declares the datasources as "Generated"
BA_SEM_ALM - Declares the Datasource as part of the ALM application
%CL - A placeholder for the client number
%RMBID - A placeholder for the name of the currently active analysis
structure.
A unique 4 digit number will also be generated and added to the end of
all generated Datasources. This will allow you to create datasources
without care for a unique ID.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ALM_US_BW020 - Datasource & uses incorrect naming convention. ?

  The SAP error message ALM_US_BW020 indicates that a specific DataSource is using an incorrect naming convention. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when the naming conventions for DataSources do not adhere to the required standards.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one or more of the following issues:
  
  Naming Convention Violation: The DataSource name does not follow the standard naming conventions set by SAP. For example, it may contain invalid characters, exceed the maximum length, or not start with the required prefix.
  Custom Development: If the DataSource was created as part of a custom development, it may not have been named according to the guidelines.
  Transport Issues: If the DataSource was transported from another system, it may have retained an incorrect name.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ALM_US_BW020 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Ensure that the DataSource name adheres to the SAP naming conventions. Typically, DataSource names should:
  
  Start with a letter (A-Z).
  Be followed by letters, numbers, or underscores.
  Not exceed a certain length (usually 30 characters).
  Avoid special characters and spaces.
  
  
  
  Rename the DataSource: If the DataSource name is incorrect, you may need to rename it. This can usually be done in the DataSource maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1 for BW).
  
  
  Review Documentation: Check the SAP documentation or guidelines for naming conventions specific to your version of SAP BW or BW/4HANA.
  
  
  Transport the Corrected DataSource: If the DataSource was transported from another system, ensure that the corrected version is transported back to the original system.
  
  
  Testing: After making the changes, test the DataSource to ensure that it functions correctly and that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Documentation: Review the SAP BW documentation for best practices on DataSource creation and naming conventions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ALM_US_BW020 error and ensure that your DataSource complies with the required naming conventions.