How To Fix RSDD_LM031 - Field name &1 is invalid. Max. of ten characters allowed (a-z, 0-9, /-_).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDD_LM - Messages for Lean Modeler (API and RSLIMO)

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Field name &1 is invalid. Max. of ten characters allowed (a-z, 0-9, /-_).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDD_LM031 - Field name &1 is invalid. Max. of ten characters allowed (a-z, 0-9, /-_). ?

  The SAP error message RSDD_LM031 indicates that there is an issue with the naming convention of a field in your SAP system. Specifically, the error states that the field name you are trying to use is invalid because it does not conform to the allowed naming rules. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The field name you are trying to use contains characters that are not allowed. According to the error message, valid characters are limited to lowercase letters (a-z), numbers (0-9), and the special characters /, -, and _.
  Length Restriction: The field name exceeds the maximum length of ten characters. This means that any field name longer than ten characters will trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Name: Review the field name you are trying to use and ensure it adheres to the following rules:
  
  It should only contain lowercase letters (a-z), numbers (0-9), and the special characters /, -, and _.
  It should not exceed ten characters in length.
  
  
  
  Rename the Field: If the field name is invalid, rename it to comply with the naming conventions. For example, if your field name is SalesAmount2023, you could rename it to sales_amt or sales2023 (as long as it meets the character and length restrictions).
  
  
  Update References: If you change the field name, ensure that all references to this field in your reports, queries, or other objects are updated accordingly to avoid further errors.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for guidelines on naming conventions for fields and objects in your specific SAP module (e.g., BW, HANA, etc.).
  SAP Community: You can search for similar issues in the SAP Community forums, where other users may have encountered and resolved the same error.
  Testing: After making changes, test the functionality to ensure that the error is resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDD_LM031 error and successfully use the desired field name in your SAP environment.