How To Fix BSCL026 - Name of class or object type &1 &2 contains invalid characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BSCL -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Name of class or object type &1 &2 contains invalid characters

What causes this issue?

The system uses the class name and object type name as part of the name
of the generated view. The name of the view may only contain letters of
the alphabet, numbers and underscores.

System Response

The system has not generated the view.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BSCL026 - Name of class or object type &1 &2 contains invalid characters ?

  The SAP error message BSCL026 indicates that the name of a class or object type contains invalid characters. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a class, interface, or other object types in the ABAP Workbench, and the name you have provided does not conform to the naming conventions set by SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the use of invalid characters in the name of the class or object type. SAP has specific rules regarding the naming of objects, which include:
  
  Names must start with a letter (A-Z, a-z).
  Names can contain letters, numbers (0-9), and underscores (_).
  Names cannot contain special characters (e.g., @, #, $, %, etc.) or spaces.
  The length of the name must not exceed the maximum allowed length (typically 30 characters for class names).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BSCL026 error, you should:
  
  Check the Name: Review the name of the class or object type you are trying to create or modify. Ensure that it adheres to the naming conventions mentioned above.
  Modify the Name: If the name contains invalid characters, modify it to remove those characters. Use only valid characters (letters, numbers, and underscores) and ensure it starts with a letter.
  Re-attempt Creation/Modification: After correcting the name, try to create or modify the class or object type again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with SAP's naming conventions for various object types. This information can usually be found in the SAP documentation or the ABAP programming guidelines.
  Transaction Codes: If you are working in the ABAP Workbench, you might be using transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE24 (Class Builder) to create or modify classes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or updates regarding naming conventions or related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BSCL026 error and successfully create or modify your class or object type in SAP.