How To Fix DT198 - Include &: Group name & contains SPACE


DT198 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: DT - Table activation (incl. indexes)

  • Message number: 198

  • Message text: Include &: Group name & contains SPACE

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  • What causes this issue?

    You assigned a group name to an Include. This name contains at least one
    blank.

    System Response

    The activation is ignored.

    How to fix this error?

    Change the group name so that it does not contain any blanks. Group
    names with blanks cannot be processed by the system.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT198 - Include &: Group name & contains SPACE ?
    The SAP error message DT198, which states "Group name & contains SPACE," typically occurs when you are trying to create or manipulate a group name in SAP that includes spaces. This is not allowed in SAP naming conventions for certain objects, such as user groups, roles, or other entities.
    
    Cause: The primary cause of this error is that the group name you are trying to use contains one or more spaces. SAP has specific naming conventions that do not permit spaces in certain identifiers, which can lead to this error message.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you should: Rename the Group: Change the group name to remove any spaces. You can use underscores (_) or camel case (e.g., GroupName or Group_Name) as alternatives to represent the name without spaces. Check Naming Conventions: Ensure that the new name adheres to SAP's naming conventions. Typically, group names should start with a letter and can include letters, numbers, and

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