How To Fix E0468 - Name & must begin with &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 468

• Message text: Name & must begin with &

What causes this issue?

An invalid prefix was assigned to the name '&v1&'.

System Response

The action is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

The following naming convention applies: The first two characters
(prefix) are defined, the other five significant characters can be
selected freely. The prefixes of the names of segment types and segment
definitions are listed in the following table:
,,Segment types,,Segment definition
SAP,,E1,,E2
Customer,,Z1,,Z2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0468 - Name & must begin with & ?

  The SAP error message E0468 ("Name & must begin with &") typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an object (like a variable, function, or class) in the ABAP programming environment, and the name you have provided does not conform to the naming conventions required by SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Naming Convention: The name you are trying to use does not start with a valid character. In SAP, object names must start with a specific character, such as a letter (A-Z) or an underscore (_).
  Incorrect Prefix: If you are using a custom naming convention, it may not align with the required prefixes or structure defined by SAP.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Naming Rules: Ensure that the name you are using starts with a valid character. For example, it should start with a letter or an underscore.
  Use Valid Characters: Make sure that the rest of the name follows the allowed character set, which typically includes letters, numbers, and underscores.
  Follow SAP Naming Conventions: If you are creating custom objects, follow the SAP naming conventions, which often include specific prefixes for different types of objects (e.g., Z or Y for custom objects).
  Modify the Name: Change the name of the object to comply with the naming rules. For example, if you are trying to create a variable named "1stVariable", rename it to "firstVariable" or "_1stVariable".
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for naming conventions and guidelines for ABAP programming.
  ABAP Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with the general rules for naming variables, classes, methods, and other objects in ABAP.
  Error Handling: If you encounter this error frequently, consider implementing checks in your development process to validate object names before attempting to create or modify them.
  
  By ensuring that your object names adhere to the required conventions, you can avoid this error and successfully create or modify your objects in SAP.