How To Fix /IWBEP/SBOD163 - ABAP Field name '&1' must start with a letter

/IWBEP/SBOD163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/SBOD -

• Message number: 163

• Message text: ABAP Field name '&1' must start with a letter

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/IWBEP/SBOD163 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD163 indicates that there is an issue with the naming convention of an ABAP field in your code or configuration. Specifically, the error states that the field name must start with a letter, which is a requirement in ABAP programming.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Field Name: The field name you are trying to use does not conform to the naming rules of ABAP. In ABAP, field names must start with a letter (A-Z or a-z) and can be followed by letters, numbers (0-9), or underscores (_).
  Generated Code: If the field name is generated dynamically or through a tool, it may not adhere to the naming conventions.
  
  Configuration Issues: If this error arises from a configuration or mapping in a service or data model, it may be due to incorrect field definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Name: Review the field name that is causing the error. Ensure that it starts with a letter and follows