How To Fix /BOFU/FBI_DT_VIEW072 - Output structure suffix can contain only alphabets (Aa-Zz)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/FBI_DT_VIEW -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Output structure suffix can contain only alphabets (Aa-Zz)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/FBI_DT_VIEW072 - Output structure suffix can contain only alphabets (Aa-Zz) ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/FBI_DT_VIEW072 indicates that there is an issue with the output structure suffix in a specific context, likely related to the Business Object Framework (BOF) or a similar module. The error message states that the output structure suffix can only contain alphabetic characters (A-Z, a-z).
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  The output structure suffix provided in a configuration or data entry contains invalid characters, such as numbers, special characters, or spaces.
  The suffix is either incorrectly formatted or not adhering to the naming conventions expected by the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Suffix: Review the output structure suffix you are trying to use. Ensure that it consists only of alphabetic characters (A-Z, a-z) and does not include any numbers, special characters, or spaces.
  
  
  Modify the Configuration: If you are configuring a report, data view, or any other object that requires an output structure suffix,