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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MS027 - The SPACE character may not be used in names ?

  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 with a letter and can include letters, numbers, and underscores.
  Table names often start with a letter and can include letters, numbers, and underscores, but no spaces.
  
  
  Rename Existing Objects: If you are modifying an existing object that has a space in its name, you will need to rename it to comply with SAP's naming rules.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Naming Conventions: Review the SAP documentation for specific naming conventions for different object types. This will help you understand the rules and avoid similar errors in the future.
  Transaction Codes: If you are working in the ABAP Workbench, you might be using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SE37 (Function Module) where this error can occur.
  Error Handling: If you encounter this error frequently, consider implementing a naming strategy within your development team to ensure compliance with SAP's rules from the outset.
  
  By following these guidelines, you should be able to resolve the MS027 error and successfully create or modify your SAP objects.