How To Fix /BOBF/COM_GENERATOR109 - '&1' is not a valid name for an index for database table &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/COM_GENERATOR -

• Message number: 109

• Message text: '&1' is not a valid name for an index for database table &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/COM_GENERATOR109 - '&1' is not a valid name for an index for database table &2 ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/COM_GENERATOR109 '&1' is not a valid name for an index for database table &2 typically occurs in the context of the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) when there is an issue with the naming conventions or definitions of indexes for a database table.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Index Name: The index name specified (&1) does not conform to the naming conventions required by SAP. This could be due to special characters, length restrictions, or reserved keywords.
  Database Table Issues: The database table (&2) may not be properly defined or may not exist in the system.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration of the BOPF object or the underlying database table that lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the naming or definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Index Name: Ensure that the index name follows SAP's naming conventions. Typically, index names should:
  
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