How To Fix BSCL029 - Package name must not be initial or contain space characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BSCL -

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Package name must not be initial or contain space characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BSCL029 - Package name must not be initial or contain space characters ?

  The SAP error message BSCL029 indicates that the package name you are trying to use is either empty (initial) or contains space characters. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a package in the SAP system, and the naming conventions for packages are not being followed.
  Cause:
  
  Initial Package Name: The package name is not provided (i.e., it is empty).
  Spaces in Package Name: The package name contains one or more space characters, which is not allowed.
  Invalid Characters: The package name may contain other invalid characters that are not permitted in SAP package naming conventions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BSCL029 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Package Name: Ensure that the package name you are entering is not empty. It should be a valid string.
  
  
  Remove Spaces: Make sure that there are no spaces in the package name. Replace any spaces with underscores or remove them entirely.
  
  
  Follow Naming Conventions: Ensure that the package name adheres to SAP's naming conventions:
  
  Package names should start with a letter.
  They can contain letters, numbers, and underscores.
  They should not contain special characters or spaces.
  
  
  
  Example of Valid Package Names:
  
  Z_MY_PACKAGE
  Z12345
  MY_PACKAGE_1
  
  
  
  Re-enter the Package Name: After making the necessary corrections, re-enter the package name in the relevant field and try to save or create the package again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with SAP's naming conventions for packages, which can be found in the SAP documentation or help resources.
  Transaction Codes: If you are using a specific transaction code (like SE80 for Object Navigator), ensure you are in the correct context when creating or modifying packages.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify packages in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BSCL029 error and successfully create or modify your package in SAP.