How To Fix PAK152 - Package interface name cannot contain spaces

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAK - Package API / Package Tools

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Package interface name cannot contain spaces

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PAK152 - Package interface name cannot contain spaces ?

  The SAP error message PAK152 indicates that the package interface name you are trying to use contains spaces, which is not allowed in SAP. This error typically occurs when you are defining or working with package interfaces in the ABAP Workbench or when creating a new package.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the presence of one or more spaces in the name of the package interface. SAP has specific naming conventions that do not permit spaces in identifiers such as package names, interface names, class names, etc.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to rename the package interface to remove any spaces. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  Identify the Package Interface: Determine which package interface is causing the error.
  Rename the Interface:
  
  Go to the ABAP Workbench (transaction SE80).
  Navigate to the package interface that is causing the issue.
  Right-click on the interface and select the option to rename it.
  Ensure that the new name does not contain any spaces and adheres to SAP naming conventions (e.g., it should start with a letter, contain only alphanumeric characters and underscores).
  
  
  Save and Activate: After renaming, save your changes and activate the interface.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with SAP's naming conventions for objects. Generally, names should:
  
  Start with a letter.
  Contain only letters, numbers, and underscores.
  Not exceed the maximum length (typically 30 characters).
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for more details on naming conventions and best practices for creating package interfaces.
  
  
  Testing: After making the changes, test the functionality to ensure that the interface works as expected without any errors.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PAK152 error and successfully create or modify your package interface in SAP.