How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_INT_COMMON008 - First character in classname cannot be a number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_INT_COMMON -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: First character in classname cannot be a number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_INT_COMMON008 - First character in classname cannot be a number ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_INT_COMMON008 indicates that there is an issue with the naming convention of a class in your SAP system. Specifically, the error states that the first character in the class name cannot be a number. This is a common restriction in many programming languages and environments, including ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming) used in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to create or reference a class whose name starts with a numeric character (0-9). In ABAP, class names must adhere to specific naming conventions, which include:
  
  Class names must start with a letter (A-Z, a-z).
  Class names can contain letters, numbers, and underscores, but cannot start with a number.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to rename the class so that it adheres to the naming conventions. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify the Class Name: Determine which class is causing the error. This may be indicated in the error message or can be found in the code where the error occurs.
  
  
  Rename the Class: Change the class name so that it starts with a letter. For example, if the class name is 1MyClass, you could rename it to MyClass1 or A1MyClass.
  
  
  Update References: After renaming the class, ensure that all references to this class in your code are updated to reflect the new name.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the changes, test the application or program to ensure that the error is resolved and that everything functions as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with the naming conventions for classes, methods, and other objects in ABAP to avoid similar issues in the future.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidelines on naming conventions and best practices in ABAP programming.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your code to catch and manage such issues gracefully, providing informative messages to users or developers.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your class names comply with SAP's naming conventions.