How To Fix FINCS_USEL007 - Selection names starting with "S" or "Y" are reserved by SAP.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINCS_USEL - Message Class of Unified Selection

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Selection names starting with "S" or "Y" are reserved by SAP.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINCS_USEL007 - Selection names starting with "S" or "Y" are reserved by SAP. ?

  The SAP error message FINCS_USEL007 indicates that you are trying to create or use a selection name that starts with the letters "S" or "Y". In SAP, certain naming conventions are reserved for system use, and names starting with these letters are typically reserved for SAP's internal purposes.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A user attempts to create a selection variant or a report selection that begins with "S" or "Y".
  The naming convention is violated, as SAP reserves these prefixes for its own use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Change the Selection Name: Use a different name for your selection variant that does not start with "S" or "Y". For example, you could start with a letter from A to R or T to Z.
  Check Existing Variants: If you are trying to modify an existing selection variant, ensure that it does not start with the reserved letters.
  Follow Naming Conventions: Always adhere to SAP's naming conventions when creating new objects, including selection variants.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific module documentation for guidelines on naming conventions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or updates regarding naming conventions and reserved names.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the proper naming conventions to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create or modify your selection variants in SAP.