How To Fix C0319 - - Charact.& &: Assign valid function name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C0 - PP-PI: Messages for PI Sheet and Syntax Checker

• Message number: 319

• Message text: - Charact.& &: Assign valid function name

What causes this issue?

The process instruction is of type "dynamic function call".
It contains characteristic &V1& &V2& that defines the function module
to be called. Value &V3& is assigned to the characteristic in the
process instruction.
&V3& is not a valid function module name.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Assign a valid function name to characteristic &V1& &V2&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C0319 - - Charact.& &: Assign valid function name ?

  The SAP error message C0319 - "Charact.& &: Assign valid function name" typically occurs when there is an issue with the naming of a function module or method in ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming). This error indicates that the name provided for a function is not valid according to the naming conventions or rules defined by SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The function name may contain invalid characters such as special characters (e.g., &, %, $, etc.) or spaces.
  Naming Conventions: The function name does not adhere to the naming conventions set by SAP, which typically require that function names start with a letter and can only contain letters, numbers, and underscores.
  Length Restrictions: The function name may exceed the maximum length allowed for function names in SAP.
  Reserved Words: The name may conflict with reserved keywords or existing function names in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Function Name: Review the function name you are trying to assign and ensure it only contains valid characters (letters, numbers, and underscores).
  Follow Naming Conventions: Ensure that the function name starts with a letter and follows the SAP naming conventions.
  Length Check: Verify that the function name does not exceed the maximum length (typically 30 characters).
  Avoid Reserved Words: Make sure the function name does not conflict with any reserved keywords or existing function names in the system.
  Modify Code: If you are working in the ABAP editor, modify the code to use a valid function name and re-activate the program or function module.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidelines on naming conventions and restrictions for function modules and methods.
  ABAP Development Guidelines: Familiarize yourself with the ABAP development guidelines provided by SAP, which include best practices for naming and structuring your code.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your ABAP code to catch and manage such errors gracefully.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after checking these points, consider consulting with a colleague or reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.