How To Fix SAP_GUIDELINES174 - SELECT-OPTION: (&1) violates naming convention

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 174

• Message text: SELECT-OPTION: (&1) violates naming convention

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAP_GUIDELINES174 - SELECT-OPTION: (&1) violates naming convention ?

  The SAP error message SAP_GUIDELINES174 indicates that a SELECT-OPTION variable does not comply with the naming conventions set by SAP. This error typically arises during the development of ABAP programs when the naming of variables does not adhere to the required standards.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Characters: The name of the SELECT-OPTION variable may contain invalid characters (e.g., special characters, spaces).
  Naming Length: The name may exceed the maximum length allowed for variable names in ABAP (30 characters).
  Reserved Keywords: The name may be using a reserved keyword or a name that is already in use.
  Naming Convention: The name may not follow the recommended naming conventions, such as starting with a letter and using only alphanumeric characters and underscores.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Ensure that the SELECT-OPTION variable name follows the SAP naming conventions:
  
  Start with a letter (A-Z).
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