How To Fix /BOBF/CONF_MODEL_API008 - The class name &1 must not start with a number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/CONF_MODEL_API -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: The class name &1 must not start with a number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/CONF_MODEL_API008 - The class name &1 must not start with a number ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/CONF_MODEL_API008 indicates that there is an issue with the naming convention of a class in the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF). Specifically, the error states that the class name must not start with a number. This is a common restriction in many programming languages and frameworks, including ABAP, which is used in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a class name is defined in a way that violates the naming conventions. In ABAP, class names must start with a letter (A-Z, a-z) and cannot start with a number (0-9). This is a fundamental rule in ABAP syntax.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to rename the class that is causing the issue. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Identify the Class: Check the error message for the specific class name that is causing the issue. The placeholder &1 in the error message will be replaced with the actual class name.
  
  
  Rename the Class: 
  
  Go to the ABAP Workbench (transaction SE80 or SE24).
  Locate the class that is causing the error.
  Rename the class to ensure it starts with a letter. For example, if the class is named 1MyClass, you could rename it to MyClass1 or A1MyClass.
  
  
  
  Adjust References: After renaming the class, ensure that all references to this class in your code are updated accordingly. This includes any instantiation, method calls, or inheritance.
  
  
  Activate the Changes: Once the class has been renamed and all references have been updated, activate the class and any dependent objects.
  
  
  Test the Changes: Run the relevant transactions or programs to ensure that the error is resolved and that the application behaves as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with the naming conventions in ABAP to avoid similar issues in the future. Class names should be meaningful and follow the guidelines set by your organization or SAP standards.
  BOPF Documentation: Review the BOPF documentation for best practices and guidelines on defining business objects and their associated classes.
  Error Handling: If you encounter similar errors, check the error message number and description for guidance on the specific issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your class names comply with the required naming conventions in SAP.