How To Fix /ISDFPS/MM520 - Storage location &1 violates the naming convention

/ISDFPS/MM520 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MM -

• Message number: 520

• Message text: Storage location &1 violates the naming convention

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM520 - Storage location &1 violates the naming convention ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM520 Storage location &1 violates the naming convention typically occurs when the naming convention for storage locations does not comply with the defined rules in the system. This can happen during various processes, such as creating or modifying storage locations in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Naming Convention Rules: SAP systems often have specific rules for naming storage locations, which may include restrictions on length, allowed characters, or specific prefixes/suffixes.
  Configuration Settings: The naming conventions for storage locations can be configured in the system settings. If the storage location name does not adhere to these settings, the error will be triggered.
  User Input Error: The user may have entered a storage location name that contains invalid characters or does not meet the length requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Naming Convention: Review the naming conventions set in your SAP system for storage locations. This can usually be found in the configuration settings under the relevant module (e.g.,