How To Fix DMEE_ABA401 - Node &1: not allowed to have digit in first position or char. &2 in name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMEE_ABA - Messages for Data Medium Exchange Engine

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Node &1: not allowed to have digit in first position or char. &2 in name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_ABA401 - Node &1: not allowed to have digit in first position or char. &2 in name ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_ABA401 typically occurs in the context of the Data Medium Exchange Engine (DMEE) when you are trying to create or modify a DMEE tree structure. This error indicates that there is an issue with the naming convention of a node in the DMEE tree.
  Cause:
  The error message "Node &1: not allowed to have digit in first position or char. &2 in name" suggests that:
  
  The name of the node (represented by &1) starts with a digit, which is not allowed.
  The name of the node contains a character (represented by &2) that is not permitted in the naming convention.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check the Node Name: Review the name of the node that is causing the error. Ensure that it does not start with a digit. For example, if the node name is "1NodeName", change it to "NodeName1" or any other valid name that starts with a letter.
  Validate Characters: Ensure that the node name does not contain any invalid characters. Typically, valid characters include letters (A-Z, a-z), numbers (0-9), and underscores (_). Avoid using special characters or spaces.
  Modify the Node Name: If you find that the node name violates these rules, modify it accordingly in the DMEE tree structure.
  
  Related Information:
  
  DMEE Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for DMEE to understand the naming conventions and restrictions for nodes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or solutions related to this error.
  Testing: After making the changes, test the DMEE tree to ensure that the error is resolved and that the tree functions as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMEE_ABA401 error and successfully configure your DMEE tree.