How To Fix SADL_ANNOTATION008 - Invalid ABAP name in literal: &1

SADL_ANNOTATION008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SADL_ANNOTATION - Annotation handling related messages

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Invalid ABAP name in literal: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SADL_ANNOTATION008 - Invalid ABAP name in literal: &1 ?

  The SAP error message SADL_ANNOTATION008 Invalid ABAP name in literal: &1 typically occurs in the context of using the SAP ABAP programming language, particularly when working with annotations in the SAP Data Access Layer (SADL). This error indicates that there is an invalid ABAP name being used in a literal, which does not conform to the naming conventions or rules defined by ABAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Invalid Characters: The name may contain invalid characters that are not allowed in ABAP identifiers (e.g., special characters, spaces).
  Length Exceeded: The name may exceed the maximum length allowed for ABAP identifiers (typically 30 characters).
  Reserved Keywords: The name may be using a reserved keyword in ABAP, which cannot be used as an identifier.
  Incorrect Syntax: There may be a syntax error in the way the name is defined or used in the code.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SADL_ANNOTATION008 error, you can take the following