How To Fix SAP_GUIDELINES134 - IMPORTING parameter in method: (&1) violates naming convention

SAP_GUIDELINES134 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAP_GUIDELINES - SAP ONLY: Check internal guidelines

• Message number: 134

• Message text: IMPORTING parameter in method: (&1) violates naming convention

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SAP_GUIDELINES134 - Details

• The SAP error message SAP_GUIDELINES134 indicates that an importing parameter in a method does not adhere to the naming conventions defined in the ABAP programming guidelines. This is a common issue when developing or maintaining ABAP code, particularly in the context of Object-Oriented ABAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the name of an importing parameter does not follow the established naming conventions. Common reasons include:
  
  The parameter name does not start with a lowercase letter.
  The parameter name contains special characters or spaces.
  The parameter name is not descriptive enough or does not follow the specific naming pattern (e.g., prefixing with IV_ for input parameters).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Rename the Parameter: Change the name of the importing parameter to comply with the naming conventions. For example:
  
  If the parameter is named MyParameter, rename it to iv_my_parameter.
  Ensure that it starts with a lowercase letter and uses underscores to separate words.
  
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with the