How To Fix GB130 - Validation name must begin with a letter

GB130 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GB - Messages used by the Boolean code generator

• Message number: 130

• Message text: Validation name must begin with a letter

What causes this issue?

The name of the validation must begin with a letter (and not with a
number). You can use the following letters:
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Re-enter the name of the validation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GB130 - Validation name must begin with a letter ?

  The SAP error message GB130, which states "Validation name must begin with a letter," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a validation in the SAP system, and the name you have provided for the validation does not conform to the naming conventions required by SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Naming Convention: The validation name you are trying to use starts with a character that is not a letter (e.g., a number, special character, or space).
  System Restrictions: SAP has specific rules for naming objects, and validation names must adhere to these rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GB130 error, follow these steps:
  
  Check the Validation Name: Ensure that the validation name you are trying to create or modify starts with a letter (A-Z, a-z).
  Rename the Validation: If the name does not start with a letter, change it to a valid name that meets the criteria. For example, instead of using "1Validation" or "@Validation", use "Validation1"