How To Fix /EACC/DMM084 - Name &1 of the InfoCube begins with a number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /EACC/DMM -

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Name &1 of the InfoCube begins with a number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /EACC/DMM084 - Name &1 of the InfoCube begins with a number ?

  The SAP error message /EACC/DMM084 indicates that the name of an InfoCube begins with a number, which is not allowed in SAP naming conventions. In SAP, object names such as InfoCubes must adhere to specific naming rules, and one of those rules is that names cannot start with a numeric character.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to create or activate an InfoCube with a name that starts with a digit (0-9). This violates the naming conventions set by SAP.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to rename the InfoCube so that it does not start with a number. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the InfoCube: Determine the name of the InfoCube that is causing the error.
  
  
  Rename the InfoCube:
  
  Go to the InfoCube definition in the SAP BW system.
  Change the name of the InfoCube to start with a letter (A-Z or a-z) instead of a number.
  Ensure that the new name adheres to SAP naming conventions (e.g., it should be unique, not exceed the character limit, and not contain special characters).
  
  
  
  Activate the InfoCube: After renaming, try to activate the InfoCube again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with SAP's naming conventions for various objects. Generally, names should be meaningful, unique, and follow the format rules.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP BW documentation for more details on InfoCube creation and naming conventions.
  Testing: After making changes, always test the InfoCube to ensure it functions as expected and that the renaming did not affect any dependencies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create or activate your InfoCube.