How To Fix ED026 - Enter an at least 2-character message class

ED026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Enter an at least 2-character message class

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED026 - Enter an at least 2-character message class ?

  The SAP error message ED026, which states "Enter an at least 2-character message class," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a message class in the SAP system, and the input provided does not meet the required criteria. Specifically, the message class name must be at least two characters long.
  
  Cause:
  
  Input Length: The primary cause of this error is that the message class name you are trying to enter is either empty or consists of only one character.
  Validation Rules: SAP has built-in validation rules that enforce certain standards for naming conventions, including the minimum length for message classes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Input: Ensure that the message class name you are entering is at least two characters long. For example, instead of entering "A", you could enter "AB" or "MY".
  
  
  Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with the naming conventions for message classes in SAP. Typically, message classes are