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How To Fix OO218 - Object type &1: Invalid name: Name begins with digit (CLSNAME)


OO218 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: OO - Class Builder/API

  • Message number: 218

  • Message text: Object type &1: Invalid name: Name begins with digit (CLSNAME)

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OO218 - Details

  • The SAP error message OO218 indicates that there is an issue with the naming convention of an object in the SAP system. Specifically, the error states that the name of the object begins with a digit, which is not allowed according to SAP naming conventions.
    
    Cause: The error occurs when you attempt to create or modify an object (such as a class, function module, or other repository objects) and the name you have provided starts with a numeric character (0-9). SAP has specific rules for naming objects, and one of those rules is that object names must start with a letter (A-Z or a-z).
    Solution: To resolve this error, you need to rename the object so that it adheres to SAP's naming conventions. Here are the steps you can take: Identify the Object: Determine which object is causing the error. The error message will typically include the object type and the invalid name. Rename the Object:

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