How To Fix BO101 - Choose a valid name for the object type

BO101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BO - General object number

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Choose a valid name for the object type

What causes this issue?

You entered an object type &V1&, however &V1& is not a valid name for
an object type.

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?

Enter a name for the object type that fulfills the following
requirements:
Exactly two characters without a SPACE
The first character must be one of the 26 letters of the alphabet, that
is ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ.
The second character must be either one of the 26 letters of the
alphabet or a number, that is ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ1234567890.
Any other possible combinations are reserved for future enhancements
and may not be used.

Procedure for System Administrators

&FURTHER_HINTS&
If the first character is Y or Z, the object type belongs to the
customer name range, otherwise it belongs to the SAP name range.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BO101 - Choose a valid name for the object type ?

  The SAP error message BO101, which states "Choose a valid name for the object type," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an object in SAP BusinessObjects (BO) and the name you have provided does not meet the naming conventions or requirements set by the system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Characters: The name may contain special characters or spaces that are not allowed.
  Length Restrictions: The name may exceed the maximum length allowed for object names.
  Reserved Words: The name may be using a reserved keyword or name that is not permitted.
  Existing Object Name: You may be trying to create an object with a name that already exists in the repository.
  Incorrect Naming Format: The name may not follow the required format (e.g., starting with a letter, etc.).
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Ensure that the name adheres to the naming conventions specified by SAP BusinessObjects. Typically, names should:
  
  Start with a letter.
  Contain only alphanumeric characters and underscores.
  Not