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How To Fix DI777 - Name of lock object does not start with a letter


DI777 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: DI - Dictionary messages: Indexes

  • Message number: 777

  • Message text: Name of lock object does not start with a letter

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  • What causes this issue?

    The name of the lock parameter given is not allowed because it is a
    reserved word.

    System Response

    The action is cancelled.

    How to fix this error?

    Give the lock parameter an allowed name in
    the maintenance transaction of the ABAP/4 Dictionary.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


DI777 - Details

  • The SAP error message DI777, which states "Name of lock object does not start with a letter," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a lock object in the SAP system, and the name you have provided does not conform to the naming conventions required by SAP.
    
    Cause: In SAP, lock objects (used for handling concurrency in database operations) must adhere to specific naming conventions. One of these conventions is that the name of the lock object must start with a letter (A-Z or a-z). If the name starts with a number or a special character, the system will throw this error.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you should: Check the Lock Object Name: Ensure that the name you are using for the lock object starts with a letter. For example, instead of using a name like 1LOCKOBJ, you should use LOCKOBJ1 or A_LOCKOBJ. Modify the Name: If you have already created a

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