How To Fix CME_DSCOPE001 - Name of data type can contain only &

CME_DSCOPE001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CME_DSCOPE - CME Data Type: Checks

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Name of data type can contain only &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CME_DSCOPE001 - Name of data type can contain only & ?

  The SAP error message CME_DSCOPE001 indicates that there is an issue with the naming of a data type in your SAP system. Specifically, the error message states that the name of the data type can contain only certain characters, typically alphanumeric characters and underscores.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the name of a data type does not conform to the naming conventions set by SAP. This can happen if:
  
  The name contains special characters (e.g., spaces, punctuation).
  The name starts with a number or contains invalid characters.
  The name exceeds the maximum length allowed for data type names.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Data Type Name: Review the name of the data type that is causing the error. Ensure that it adheres to the following rules:
  
  It should only contain letters (A-Z, a-z), numbers (0-9), and underscores (_).
  It should not start with a number.
  It should not exceed the maximum length (typically 30 characters).
  
  
  
  Rename the