How To Fix CDSCORE002 - Attributes name only accepts alphanumeric characters and underscores

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CDSCORE - Message class for Central Data Source Core

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Attributes name only accepts alphanumeric characters and underscores

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CDSCORE002 - Attributes name only accepts alphanumeric characters and underscores ?

  The SAP error message CDSCORE002 indicates that there is an issue with the naming of attributes in a Core Data Services (CDS) view or entity. Specifically, the error states that the attribute name must only contain alphanumeric characters (letters and numbers) and underscores. This means that any other characters, such as spaces, special characters, or punctuation, are not allowed in the attribute names.
  Cause
  The error is typically caused by one of the following:
  
  Invalid Characters: The attribute name defined in your CDS view contains characters that are not alphanumeric or underscores.
  Naming Conventions: The attribute name may not adhere to the naming conventions set by SAP for CDS views.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you should:
  
  Check Attribute Names: Review the attribute names in your CDS view definition. Ensure that all attribute names consist only of letters (A-Z, a-z), numbers (0-9), and underscores (_).
  Rename Attributes: If you find any attribute names that contain invalid characters, rename them to conform to the allowed character set. For example:
  
  Change attribute-name to attribute_name
  Change attribute name to attribute_name
  Remove any special characters or spaces.
  
  
  Re-activate the CDS View: After making the necessary changes, re-activate the CDS view to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  Related Information
  
  CDS Views: Core Data Services (CDS) is a framework for defining semantically rich data models in SAP. It allows for the creation of views that can be consumed by various applications.
  Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with SAP's naming conventions for CDS views and attributes to avoid similar issues in the future.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Core Data Services for more details on naming conventions and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CDSCORE002 error and successfully define your CDS view attributes.