How To Fix SAP_GUIDELINES151 - FUNCTION-POOL: (&1) violates naming convention

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 151

• Message text: FUNCTION-POOL: (&1) violates naming convention

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAP_GUIDELINES151 - FUNCTION-POOL: (&1) violates naming convention ?

  The SAP error message SAP_GUIDELINES151 FUNCTION-POOL: (&1) violates naming convention indicates that a function pool in your ABAP program does not adhere to the naming conventions set by SAP. This is a part of the guidelines that help maintain consistency and clarity in the naming of objects within the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the name of a function pool does not conform to the established naming conventions. Common reasons for this error include:
  
  The function pool name does not start with a letter.
  The function pool name contains invalid characters (e.g., special characters or spaces).
  The function pool name is too long or too short.
  The function pool name does not follow the required prefix or suffix conventions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should rename the function pool to comply with SAP's naming conventions. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Function Pool: Check the name of the function pool mentioned in