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How To Fix MS027 - The SPACE character may not be used in names


MS027 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: MS - SAP customer enhancement project messages

  • Message number: 027

  • Message text: The SPACE character may not be used in names

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  • What causes this issue?

    You are trying to create a transaction variant with a name containing
    blank spaces.
    You are not allowed to create transaction variants with names
    containing blanks spaces: No values are imported into such transaction
    variants.

    System Response

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    How to fix this error?

    Please choose another name that does not have any blanks in it.

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


MS027 - Details

  • The SAP error message MS027, which states "The SPACE character may not be used in names," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an object (such as a variable, table, or field) in SAP that includes a space in its name. SAP has strict naming conventions that do not allow spaces in identifiers.
    
    Cause: The error is triggered when: You attempt to create an object (like a data element, domain, or table) with a name that contains one or more space characters. You are using a naming convention that does not comply with SAP's requirements.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you should: Remove Spaces: Ensure that the name you are trying to use does not contain any spaces. Replace spaces with underscores (_) or use camel case (e.g., MyVariableName). Check Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with SAP's naming conventions for the specific type of object you are working with. For example: Data elements and domains typically start

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