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How To Fix CX245 - &1 cannot begin with "&2"


CX245 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CX - Nachrichten für Konfigurationsprozess

  • Message number: 245

  • Message text: &1 cannot begin with "&2"

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  • What causes this issue?

    &v1& can only start with a letter.
    In general, the only characters you can use are letters (A-Z), figures
    (1-9) and underscore (_).

    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?

    Please enter a letter as the first character of the &v1&.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


CX245 - Details

  • The SAP error message CX245 typically indicates that there is an issue with the naming convention of a certain object or identifier in the SAP system. The message format is usually as follows:
    CX245 &1 cannot begin with "&2"
    
    Cause: The error occurs when an object (like a variable, function, or identifier) is being defined or referenced in a way that does not comply with the naming rules set by SAP. Specifically, it suggests that the name of the object (represented by &1) is starting with an invalid character (represented by &2). In SAP, certain characters are not allowed at the beginning of identifiers, such as numbers or special characters.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you should: Check the Naming Convention: Ensure that the name of the object you are trying to create or reference starts with a valid character. In SAP ABAP, for example, identifiers should start with a letter (A-Z) or an underscore (_). Rename

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