How To Fix /SAPAPO/OO_REL041 - Leading spaces not allowed in name &1

/SAPAPO/OO_REL041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OO_REL -

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Leading spaces not allowed in name &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_REL041 - Leading spaces not allowed in name &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_REL041 Leading spaces not allowed in name &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to create or modify an object (such as a planning book, data view, or other configuration) that has a name starting with leading spaces. This is not allowed in SAP, as object names must adhere to specific naming conventions.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the name of the object you are trying to create or modify contains leading spaces. SAP does not permit leading spaces in object names to maintain consistency and avoid confusion in naming conventions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Object Name: Review the name of the object you are trying to create or modify. Look for any leading spaces at the beginning of the name.
  
  
  Remove Leading Spaces: If you find any leading spaces, remove them.