How To Fix DBMAN864 - KYFALIAS (&1) cannot begin with a number (when saving in table)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 864

• Message text: KYFALIAS (&1) cannot begin with a number (when saving in table)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN864 - KYFALIAS (&1) cannot begin with a number (when saving in table) ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN864 KYFALIAS (&1) cannot begin with a number typically occurs when you are trying to save a record in a database table, and one of the fields (specifically the field associated with the alias KYFALIAS) starts with a numeric character. In SAP, certain naming conventions must be followed, and one of those conventions is that identifiers (like field names, table names, etc.) cannot start with a number.
  Cause:
  
  Field Value: The value you are trying to save in the KYFALIAS field starts with a numeric character (0-9).
  Naming Convention Violation: The database or application layer enforces naming conventions that prohibit identifiers from starting with a number.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Modify the Input: Ensure that the value you are trying to save in the KYFALIAS field does not start with a number. For example, if you are trying to save "123abc", change it to "abc123" or any other valid format that starts with a letter.
  
  
  Validation: Implement validation checks in your application logic to prevent users from entering values that violate this rule. This can be done through input validation on the front end or through checks in the backend logic before attempting to save the data.
  
  
  Review Data Entry: If the data is being imported or entered from an external source, review the data to ensure it adheres to the naming conventions required by SAP.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for guidelines on naming conventions and data entry rules.
  Data Dictionary: Check the data dictionary (SE11) for the table and field definitions to understand the constraints and requirements for the KYFALIAS field.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your application to catch such errors and provide user-friendly messages to guide users in correcting their input.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully save the record in the database table.