How To Fix S7021 - The name must begin with a letter

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S7 - Runtime Analysis: Message Texts

• Message number: 021

• Message text: The name must begin with a letter

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S7021 - The name must begin with a letter ?

  The SAP error message S7021, which states "The name must begin with a letter," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an object (such as a variable, function, or data element) in the ABAP programming environment, and the name you have provided does not conform to the naming conventions required by SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Naming Convention: In SAP ABAP, object names must start with a letter (A-Z or a-z). If you attempt to use a name that starts with a number or a special character, you will encounter this error.
  Typographical Error: Sometimes, a simple typographical error can lead to this issue, such as accidentally starting the name with a space or a non-alphabetic character.
  
  Solution:
  
  Rename the Object: Ensure that the name you are trying to use starts with a letter. For example, if you are trying to create a variable named 1variable, change it to variable1 or var1.
  Check for Leading Spaces: Make sure there are no leading spaces or hidden characters in the name.
  Follow Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with the naming conventions in ABAP. Object names can include letters, numbers, and underscores, but must always start with a letter.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Naming Conventions in ABAP: 
  
  Object names can be up to 30 characters long.
  They can include letters (A-Z, a-z), numbers (0-9), and underscores (_).
  Names should be meaningful and follow the project's naming standards if applicable.
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: For more detailed information, refer to the official SAP documentation or the ABAP programming guidelines, which provide comprehensive rules and best practices for naming objects.
  
  
  Development Environment: If you are using an IDE like SAP Web IDE or ABAP Development Tools (ADT), it may provide real-time feedback on naming conventions, which can help prevent such errors.
  
  
  By ensuring that your object names adhere to these conventions, you should be able to resolve the S7021 error effectively.