How To Fix /SAPAPO/MA845 - Naming convention violation

/SAPAPO/MA845 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MA -

• Message number: 845

• Message text: Naming convention violation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA845 - Naming convention violation ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA845 Naming convention violation typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is a violation of the naming conventions set for certain objects, such as key figures, characteristics, or other master data elements.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered by one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Characters: The name of the object may contain invalid characters that are not allowed by the naming conventions.
  Length Restrictions: The name may exceed the maximum length allowed for that particular object type.
  Reserved Keywords: The name may be using reserved keywords or names that are already in use within the system.
  Format Issues: The naming format may not adhere to the expected pattern (e.g., uppercase/lowercase requirements).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the /SAPAPO/MA845 Naming convention violation error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Review the naming conventions defined in your SAP system for the specific object type you are working with.