How To Fix RSDRV_VPROHANA018 - Attribute &1 (Keyf. &2) contains small letters (not allowed in SAP-BW)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDRV_VPROHANA - Message Class for VirtualProvider Based on SAP HANA Model

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Attribute &1 (Keyf. &2) contains small letters (not allowed in SAP-BW)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDRV_VPROHANA018 - Attribute &1 (Keyf. &2) contains small letters (not allowed in SAP-BW) ?

  The SAP error message RSDRV_VPROHANA018 indicates that there is an issue with the naming convention of an attribute in your SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. Specifically, the error states that the attribute contains lowercase letters, which are not allowed in SAP BW.
  Cause:
  In SAP BW, certain naming conventions must be followed for attributes, key figures, and other objects. One of these conventions is that names should only contain uppercase letters, numbers, and underscores. The presence of lowercase letters in the attribute name violates this rule, leading to the error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to rename the attribute to conform to the naming conventions of SAP BW. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Identify the Attribute: The error message specifies the attribute name (denoted as &1) and the key figure (denoted as &2). Make a note of these names.
  
  
  Access the Data Model: Open the relevant InfoObject or data model in the SAP BW system where the attribute is defined.
  
  
  Rename the Attribute:
  
  Go to the attribute definition.
  Change the name of the attribute to use only uppercase letters, numbers, and underscores. For example, if the attribute is named customerName, you could rename it to CUSTOMER_NAME.
  
  
  
  Activate the Changes: After renaming the attribute, make sure to activate the changes in the InfoObject.
  
  
  Check Dependencies: If the attribute is used in any queries, transformations, or other objects, ensure that those references are updated accordingly.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the changes, test the data model or query to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with the naming conventions in SAP BW to avoid similar issues in the future. Generally, it is recommended to use uppercase letters for all object names.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP BW documentation for more details on naming conventions and best practices.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that the changes are included in a transport request for moving to production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDRV_VPROHANA018 error and ensure compliance with SAP BW naming conventions.