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How To Fix MC442 - Naming convention for & violated


MC442 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: MC - Aggregate: views, matchcodes, lock objects

  • Message number: 442

  • Message text: Naming convention for & violated

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  • What causes this issue?

    The name of a matchcode object contains exactly four characters. The
    first character must be a letter. This definition has been violated.

    System Response

    Continues working.

    How to fix this error?

    This identifier, which is interpreted as the name of a matchcode
    object, should be deleted.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


MC442 - Details

  • The SAP error message MC442, which states "Naming convention for & violated," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules. This error indicates that a naming convention rule has been violated for a specific object, such as a material, characteristic, or other entity.
    
    Cause: The error is usually triggered when the name or identifier of an object does not conform to the predefined naming conventions set in the SAP system. This could be due to: Invalid characters in the name (e.g., special characters, spaces). The name being too long or too short. The name not following the required format (e.g., uppercase/lowercase rules). The name being a reserved keyword or conflicting with existing names.
    Solution: To resolve the MC442 error, you can take the following steps: Check Naming Conventions: Review the naming conventions defined in your SAP system for the specific object type you are working with. This information can usually be found

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