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

DMEE_ABA401 - Overview

• 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.
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