How To Fix COM_ATTRFRG_GEN117 - Field name contains blanks or non-alphanumeric characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_ATTRFRG_GEN - Message Class for Generating Attributes and Sets

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Field name contains blanks or non-alphanumeric characters

What causes this issue?

The name of the field contains a character that is not allowed according
to the SAP naming convention. Characters that are allowed are
alphanumeric characters, digits, and underscores. However, the first
character must be an alphanumeric character and the second and third
characters must not be underscores. For example, the names SET_SAP01 and
SETTYPE1 are correct, but not the names 1SETTYPE, S_SETTYPE, and
_SETTYPE.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN117 - Field name contains blanks or non-alphanumeric characters ?

  The SAP error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN117 indicates that a field name contains blanks or non-alphanumeric characters, which is not allowed in SAP. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a field in a data structure, table, or other object where the naming conventions are strict.
  Cause:
  
  Field Name Violations: The field name you are trying to use includes spaces, special characters, or is not strictly alphanumeric (letters and numbers).
  Naming Conventions: SAP has specific naming conventions for fields, which usually require that names start with a letter and contain only letters, numbers, and underscores.
  Data Transfer Issues: If you are importing data or using a data transfer tool, the source data may have invalid field names.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Names: Review the field names you are using and ensure they conform to SAP's naming conventions. Remove any spaces or special characters.
  Rename Fields: If you have control over the field names, rename them to follow the rules. For example, change Field Name to Field_Name or FieldName.
  Use Valid Characters: Ensure that the field names only contain valid characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, and underscores).
  Review Data Sources: If the error occurs during data import, check the source data for invalid field names and correct them before importing.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or guidelines for naming conventions specific to the module or area you are working in.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with SAP's naming conventions for fields, tables, and other objects. This information can usually be found in the SAP Help Portal or specific module documentation.
  Data Dictionary (SE11): Use transaction SE11 to check the data dictionary for existing field names and their formats.
  Error Logs: Check the error logs or messages for additional context that might help identify the specific field causing the issue.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address this error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the COM_ATTRFRG_GEN117 error and ensure that your field names are compliant with SAP's requirements.