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How To Fix GS327 - Enter a valid variable name


GS327 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: GS - Sets

  • Message number: 327

  • Message text: Enter a valid variable name

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have tried to create a new variable. However, the variable name
    "&V1&" you have entered does not correspond to the naming convention
    for variable names.
    A variable name may not exceed seven characters. It may consist of
    letters, numbers and the special characters hyphen ('-') and underscore
    ('_'). Umlauts are not allowed. The first character of the name must
    be a letter.
    The names 'TRUE', 'T', 'FALSE', 'F', 'NOT', 'AND', 'NAND', 'OR' and
    'NOR' are not allowed.

    System Response

    The system rejects the variable name.

    How to fix this error?

    Enter a valid variable name.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


GS327 - Details

  • The SAP error message GS327 "Enter a valid variable name" typically occurs when a user is trying to create or modify a variable in a report or query, and the name provided does not meet the system's naming conventions or requirements. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
    Causes:
    
    Invalid Characters: The variable name may contain special characters, spaces, or symbols that are not allowed.
    Length Restrictions: The variable name may exceed the maximum length allowed by SAP (usually 30 characters).
    Reserved Words: The name may conflict with reserved keywords or existing variable names in the system.
    Incorrect Format: The variable name may not follow the required format (e.g., starting with a letter, not starting with a number).
    System Settings: There may be specific settings or configurations in the SAP system that restrict variable naming.
    
    Solutions:
    
    
    Check Naming Conventions: Ensure that the variable name adheres to SAP's naming conventions:
    
    Start with a letter (A-Z).
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