How To Fix D0703 - Standards violation: Name contains at least one blank


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: D0 - Machine-level ABAP/4 Dictionary texts (e.g. debugging)

  • Message number: 703

  • Message text: Standards violation: Name contains at least one blank

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  • What causes this issue?

    The naming convention stipulates that object names may not contain
    any blanks.

    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?

    Remove the blanks from the object name. If the blanks were used on
    purpose to improve readability, replace them with underscores.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message D0703 - Standards violation: Name contains at least one blank ?

    The SAP error message D0703, which indicates a "Standards violation: Name contains at least one blank," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an object (like a variable, function, or class) in the ABAP programming environment, and the name you have chosen contains spaces or blank characters. In ABAP, object names must adhere to specific naming conventions, and spaces are not allowed.

    Cause:

    • The error is triggered when the name of an object (such as a variable, function, or class) includes one or more blank spaces.
    • This can happen if you accidentally included a space while typing the name or if you copied and pasted a name that contained spaces.

    Solution:

    1. Check the Object Name: Review the name of the object you are trying to create or modify. Ensure that it does not contain any spaces.
    2. Rename the Object: If the name contains spaces, rename the object to remove any blank characters. Use underscores (_) or camel case (e.g., myVariableName) as alternatives to spaces.
    3. Follow Naming Conventions: Ensure that the name adheres to ABAP naming conventions:
      • Names should start with a letter (A-Z, a-z).
      • Subsequent characters can be letters, numbers (0-9), or underscores (_).
      • Avoid using special characters or spaces.

    Related Information:

    • ABAP Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with the naming conventions in ABAP to avoid similar issues in the future. This includes understanding the rules for naming variables, classes, methods, and other objects.
    • SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on naming conventions and standards in ABAP programming.
    • Error Handling: If you encounter this error frequently, consider implementing checks in your development process to validate object names before attempting to create or modify them.

    By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the D0703 error and ensure that your object names comply with SAP's standards.

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