How To Fix RSO709 - Wild card character '*' only allowed at end of name &1

RSO709 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO - BW Repository

• Message number: 709

• Message text: Wild card character '*' only allowed at end of name &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO709 - Wild card character '*' only allowed at end of name &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSO709 indicates that there is an issue with the use of the wildcard character * in a name or identifier within the SAP system, specifically in the context of queries or selections. The error message states that the wildcard character * is only allowed at the end of the name, which means that it cannot be used at the beginning or in the middle of a name.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs when a user tries to use a wildcard character * in a way that is not permitted by the system. For example, if a user is trying to search for a specific object (like a query, report, or data source) and uses * at the beginning or in the middle of the name, the system will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that the wildcard character * is only used at the end