How To Fix /SAPAPO/OO_REL042 - Numerals not allowed as first character in name &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OO_REL -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Numerals not allowed as first character in name &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_REL042 - Numerals not allowed as first character in name &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_REL042 indicates that there is an issue with the naming convention of an object in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the error states that numerals (digits) are not allowed as the first character in the name of the object you are trying to create or modify.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to create or name an object (such as a planning book, key figure, or any other entity) with a name that starts with a numeral. SAP has specific naming conventions that must be followed, and one of these conventions is that object names cannot begin with a number.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Rename the Object: Change the name of the object you are trying to create or modify so that it does not start with a numeral. For example, if you are trying to name an object "1PlanningBook", change it to "PlanningBook1" or "A1PlanningBook".
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with the naming conventions for the specific type of object you are working with in SAP APO. This will help you avoid similar errors in the future.
  
  
  Validation: After renaming, validate the object to ensure that it meets all other naming and configuration requirements.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidelines on naming conventions in SAP APO.
  SAP Community: You can search for discussions or similar issues in the SAP Community forums, where other users may have encountered and resolved the same error.
  Transaction Codes: If you are working within a specific transaction code (like /SAPAPO/DP for Demand Planning), ensure that you are following the naming rules applicable to that transaction.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create or modify the object in SAP APO.