How To Fix BM204 - Customer dimension &1 must start with 'Z'

BM204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BM - Development class BZME - units of measure

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Customer dimension &1 must start with 'Z'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BM204 - Customer dimension &1 must start with 'Z' ?

  The SAP error message BM204, which states "Customer dimension &1 must start with 'Z'," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) when dealing with dimensions or characteristics that are expected to follow specific naming conventions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Naming Convention Violation: The error indicates that the customer dimension you are trying to use or create does not adhere to the required naming convention. In this case, it must start with the letter 'Z'.
  Custom Development: In many SAP systems, custom objects (like Z-tables, Z-reports, etc.) are prefixed with 'Z' to distinguish them from standard SAP objects. This error suggests that the system is enforcing this convention for customer dimensions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Rename the Dimension: If you are creating a new customer dimension, ensure that its name starts with 'Z'. For example, instead of naming it CustomerDimension1, you should name it ZCustomerDimension1.
  Check Existing Dimensions: If you are working with an existing