How To Fix SAP_GUIDELINES173 - Definition global data type: (&1) violates naming convention

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Definition global data type: (&1) violates naming convention

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAP_GUIDELINES173 - Definition global data type: (&1) violates naming convention ?

  The SAP error message SAP_GUIDELINES173 indicates that a global data type defined in the ABAP Dictionary violates the naming conventions set by SAP. This typically occurs when the name of the data type does not adhere to the required format or standards.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The name of the global data type does not start with a letter (A-Z or a-z).
  The name contains invalid characters (e.g., special characters or spaces).
  The name is too long or too short, violating the length constraints.
  The name does not follow the specific naming conventions set by your organization or SAP guidelines.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Ensure that the name of the global data type follows the SAP naming conventions. Typically, it should:
  
  Start with a letter.
  Contain only alphanumeric characters and underscores.
  Be within the length limits (usually between 1 and 30 characters).
  
  
  
  Rename the Data Type: If the name is incorrect, you will need to rename the global data type to comply with the conventions. You can do this in the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11):
  
  Go to transaction SE11.
  Enter the name of the data type and click on "Display."
  If it exists, you can choose to "Change" it and modify the name accordingly.
  If it does not exist, create a new data type with a valid name.
  
  
  
  Check for Existing References: If the data type is already in use, ensure that renaming it does not break any existing references in your programs or function modules.
  
  
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes are included in a transport request for proper migration to other environments (e.g., QA, Production).
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with the SAP naming conventions for various objects (data types, tables, fields, etc.) to avoid similar issues in the future.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation or guidelines provided by your organization for specific naming standards that may be in place.
  ABAP Development Guidelines: Review the ABAP development guidelines to ensure compliance with best practices in naming and structuring your code.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SAP_GUIDELINES173 error and ensure that your global data types are correctly defined.