How To Fix E2175 - Initial value not permitted as field name

E2175 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Initial value not permitted as field name

What causes this issue?

The initial value is not permitted as a field name.

System Response

The entry is not permitted.

How to fix this error?

Enter a field name or use the 'Delete entry' function if you want to
delete the entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E2175 - Initial value not permitted as field name ?

  The SAP error message E2175 ("Initial value not permitted as field name") typically occurs when you are trying to use an empty or initial value as a field name in a data structure or a database table. This can happen in various contexts, such as when defining a structure, creating a table, or working with internal tables in ABAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Empty Field Name: The most common cause is that a field name is being defined or referenced without a valid name, which is not allowed in SAP.
  Dynamic Field Names: If you are using dynamic field names (e.g., using ASSIGN or FIELD-SYMBOLS), and the variable holding the field name is empty, this error can occur.
  Incorrect Data Declaration: If you are trying to declare a field in a structure or table with an initial value, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Names: Ensure that all field names in your data declarations are valid