How To Fix CZ185 - This class type must begin with 9 or a letter

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CZ - Customizing messages

• Message number: 185

• Message text: This class type must begin with 9 or a letter

What causes this issue?

For new class types there is a name space reserved beginning with '9'
or a letter. You have specified class type &V1&, which does not adhere
to this convention.

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?

Specify a class type, which lies in the valid name area reserved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CZ185 - This class type must begin with 9 or a letter ?

  The SAP error message CZ185, which states "This class type must begin with 9 or a letter," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a class type in the SAP system, and the class type you are using does not conform to the naming conventions required by SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Class Type Name: The class type you are trying to create or modify does not start with a valid character. In SAP, class types must begin with a digit (9) or a letter (A-Z).
  Typographical Error: There may be a typographical error in the class type name, such as starting with a special character or a space.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings or the way the class type is being defined may not adhere to SAP's naming conventions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Class Type Name: Ensure that the class type you are trying to create or modify starts with a digit (9) or a letter (A-Z). For example, valid class types could be "A1", "B2", or "9X".
  Correct Typographical Errors: Review the input for any typographical errors, such as leading spaces or special characters, and correct them.
  Follow Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with SAP's naming conventions for class types and ensure that your naming adheres to these rules.
  Use Transaction Codes: If you are using a transaction code to create or modify the class type, ensure that you are in the correct transaction and that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidelines on naming conventions and class types.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to class types include:
  
  CL02: Change Class
  CL01: Create Class
  CL03: Display Class
  
  
  
  By ensuring that the class type adheres to the required naming conventions, you should be able to resolve the error message CZ185.