How To Fix LCM_COMMON196 - Maintain a valid Technical Field Name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_COMMON - Messages for Legal Content Management

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Maintain a valid Technical Field Name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCM_COMMON196 - Maintain a valid Technical Field Name ?

  The SAP error message LCM_COMMON196: Maintain a valid Technical Field Name typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that involve data management, such as SAP Data Services or SAP Landscape Management. This error indicates that the system is expecting a valid technical field name, but the provided name is either invalid, missing, or not recognized by the system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Field Name: The field name you are trying to use does not exist in the database or is misspelled.
  Field Name Format: The field name may not conform to the required naming conventions (e.g., length, special characters).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the data model or the data source.
  Missing Metadata: The metadata for the field may not be properly defined or loaded into the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the field or the data model.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Field Name: Verify that the field