How To Fix CM_EHFND_FW_CALC_ENG022 - Variable name "&1" should start with a letter

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_FW_CALC_ENG - Common ACE Calculation Engine Exception Class

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Variable name "&1" should start with a letter

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_FW_CALC_ENG022 - Variable name "&1" should start with a letter ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_FW_CALC_ENG022 indicates that there is an issue with a variable name in your calculation or expression. Specifically, the error states that the variable name should start with a letter, but it does not. This is a common validation error in SAP when working with expressions, calculations, or data definitions.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Variable Name: The variable name you are using starts with a character that is not a letter (e.g., a number, special character, or space).
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the variable name that causes it to not conform to the naming conventions.
  Copy-Paste Issues: If the variable name was copied from another source, it might have leading spaces or invalid characters.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variable Name: Review the variable name in your calculation or expression. Ensure that it starts with a letter (A-Z, a-z).
  Rename Variable: If the variable name does not start with a letter, rename it to comply with the naming conventions.
  Remove Invalid Characters: Ensure that there are no leading spaces or special characters in the variable name.
  Follow Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with the naming conventions in SAP for variables, which typically require that names start with a letter and may have additional restrictions (e.g., length, allowed characters).
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or specific documentation related to the module you are working with for more details on naming conventions and variable usage.
  Debugging: If you are unsure where the variable is being defined, use debugging tools in SAP to trace the execution and identify where the invalid variable name is being set.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or support channels for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By ensuring that your variable names adhere to the required conventions, you should be able to resolve this error and proceed with your calculations or expressions in SAP.