How To Fix SAP_GUIDELINES138 - EVENT EXPORTING parameter: (&1) violates naming convention

SAP_GUIDELINES138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 138

• Message text: EVENT EXPORTING parameter: (&1) violates naming convention

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SAP_GUIDELINES138 - Details

• The SAP error message SAP_GUIDELINES138 indicates that an EVENT EXPORTING parameter does not comply with the naming conventions set by SAP. This error typically arises when the parameter name does not follow the required format or standards, which can include issues such as:
  
  
  Naming Conventions: The parameter name may not start with a letter, may contain invalid characters, or may not adhere to the length restrictions (usually a maximum of 30 characters).
  
  
  Reserved Keywords: The parameter name might be a reserved keyword in ABAP or SAP, which cannot be used as a variable name.
  
  
  Cause
  The primary cause of this error is the violation of naming conventions for parameters in ABAP programs, particularly in the context of event handling. This can happen if:
  
  The parameter name starts with a number or special character.
  The parameter name contains spaces or special characters that are not allowed.
  The parameter name is too long or too short.
  The parameter name is