How To Fix DDIC_ADT_DDLS013 - The name of the ABAP DDL source must not be empty

DDIC_ADT_DDLS013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDIC_ADT_DDLS - ADT DDL Source Editor

• Message number: 013

• Message text: The name of the ABAP DDL source must not be empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DDIC_ADT_DDLS013 - The name of the ABAP DDL source must not be empty ?

  The SAP error message DDIC_ADT_DDLS013 indicates that the name of the ABAP DDL (Data Definition Language) source is empty when it is expected to have a valid name. This error typically occurs in the context of creating or modifying database objects using the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) in Eclipse or similar environments.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Empty Name Field: The user has not provided a name for the ABAP DDL source when trying to create or modify it.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration or setup of the development environment that is preventing the name from being recognized.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently left the name field blank while attempting to create a new DDL source.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that all required fields, especially the name field for the ABAP DDL source, are filled in