How To Fix APB_FPM_CONF102 - WD Application cannot start with a numeric character

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_FPM_CONF -

• Message number: 102

• Message text: WD Application cannot start with a numeric character

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APB_FPM_CONF102 - WD Application cannot start with a numeric character ?

  The SAP error message APB_FPM_CONF102 indicates that a Web Dynpro (WD) application cannot start because its name begins with a numeric character. This is a validation error that occurs when the naming conventions for Web Dynpro applications are not followed.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the name of the Web Dynpro application or component starts with a numeric character (0-9). SAP has specific naming conventions that must be adhered to, and one of these conventions is that application names should not start with a number.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to rename the Web Dynpro application or component so that it does not start with a numeric character. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Application Name: Determine the name of the Web Dynpro application that is causing the error.
  
  
  Rename the Application:
  
  Go to the SAP Web Dynpro application configuration in the SAP system.
  Change the name of the application to ensure it starts with an alphabetic character (A-Z, a-z).
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Application: After renaming, try to start the application again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with SAP's naming conventions for Web Dynpro applications. Generally, names should be meaningful and follow a consistent pattern.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Web Dynpro development for more details on naming conventions and best practices.
  Transport Requests: If the application is part of a transport request, ensure that the changes are included in the transport before moving to other environments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the APB_FPM_CONF102 error and successfully start your Web Dynpro application.