How To Fix DT205 - & is a reserved word (Select another field name)


DT205 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 205

  • Message text: & is a reserved word (Select another field name)

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  • What causes this issue?

    The object name which you chose does not adhere to the SAA naming
    convention.

    System Response

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    How to fix this error?

    Choose another name. Table TRESE and the documentation of the ABAP
    Dictionary contain a summary of the names reserved due to the SAA
    naming convention or due to their use in database systems.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT205 - & is a reserved word (Select another field name) ?
    The SAP error message DT205, which states "is a reserved word (Select another field name)," typically occurs when you are trying to use a field name in your ABAP program or data dictionary that is a reserved keyword in the SAP system. Reserved words are predefined keywords that have special meanings in the programming language or system and cannot be used as identifiers for variables, field names, or other objects.
    
    Cause: Use of Reserved Keywords: The field name you are trying to use is a reserved word in ABAP or the SAP data dictionary. Examples of reserved words include keywords like DATA, TABLE, SELECT, IF, ELSE, etc. Naming Conventions: The naming conventions in SAP require that field names do not conflict with these reserved words.
    Solution: Rename the Field: The most straightforward solution is to choose a different name for the field that does not conflict with reserved words. You can add prefixes or suffixes

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