How To Fix DDLS319 - The name & contains a non-alphanumeric character

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDLS - For DDL source handling

• Message number: 319

• Message text: The name & contains a non-alphanumeric character

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DDLS319 - The name & contains a non-alphanumeric character ?

  The SAP error message DDLS319 indicates that a name (such as a table name, field name, or other database object name) contains a non-alphanumeric character, which is not allowed in SAP naming conventions. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify database objects in the Data Dictionary (DDIC) and the name you provided does not conform to the required naming standards.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of characters in the name that are not permitted. SAP naming conventions generally allow only:
  
  Alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9)
  Underscores (_)
  
  Characters that are typically not allowed include:
  
  Special characters (e.g., @, #, $, %, &, etc.)
  Spaces
  Punctuation marks
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DDLS319 error, you should:
  
  Identify the Name: Check the name that triggered the error. This could be a table name, field name, or any other object name.
  Modify the Name: Change the name to ensure it only contains valid characters. Use only letters, numbers, and underscores. For example:
  
  Change my-table@2023 to my_table_2023
  
  
  Re-attempt the Operation: After modifying the name, try to create or modify the object again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with SAP's naming conventions for database objects. This can help prevent similar errors in the future.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for your version of SAP for detailed guidelines on naming conventions.
  Testing: If you are unsure about the validity of a name, consider testing it in a development environment before applying it in production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DDLS319 error and successfully create or modify your database objects in SAP.