How To Fix /EACC/DMM041 - Dimension &1 does not meet the naming convention

/EACC/DMM041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /EACC/DMM -

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Dimension &1 does not meet the naming convention

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/EACC/DMM041 - Details

• The SAP error message /EACC/DMM041 Dimension &1 does not meet the naming convention typically occurs in the context of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when a dimension name does not adhere to the required naming conventions set by the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the dimension name you are trying to create or modify does not comply with the predefined naming rules. Common reasons for this error include:
  
  Invalid Characters: The dimension name may contain special characters, spaces, or symbols that are not allowed.
  Length Restrictions: The dimension name may exceed the maximum length allowed by the system.
  Reserved Words: The name may be using a reserved keyword that the system does not allow.
  Format Issues: The naming convention may require a specific format (e.g., starting with a letter, using camel case, etc.) that is not being followed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Review