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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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 and not empty. Each field must have a non-initial name.
  Dynamic Field Names: If you are using dynamic field names, ensure that the variable holding the field name is properly initialized and contains a valid name before it is used.
  Review Code Logic: Go through your code to ensure that there are no logical errors that might lead to an empty field name being passed or assigned.
  Debugging: Use debugging tools to trace the execution of your program and check the values of variables that are being used as field names.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP ABAP documentation for guidelines on naming conventions and data declarations.
  SAP Community: You can search for similar issues in the SAP Community forums, where other developers may have encountered and resolved the same error.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  By ensuring that all field names are properly defined and initialized, you should be able to resolve the E2175 error in your SAP environment.