How To Fix /SAPCND/GEN_CODE109 - '&1' is not a valid name for an index for database table &2

/SAPCND/GEN_CODE109 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/GEN_CODE -

• Message number: 109

• Message text: '&1' is not a valid name for an index for database table &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/GEN_CODE109 - '&1' is not a valid name for an index for database table &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/GEN_CODE109 '&1' is not a valid name for an index for database table &2 typically indicates that there is an issue with the naming convention of an index being created or referenced in the context of a database table. This error is often encountered during the generation of database objects or when working with database table definitions in the ABAP Dictionary.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Index Name: The name provided for the index (&1) does not conform to the naming conventions required by the database or SAP. This could be due to:
  
  Special characters or spaces in the index name.
  The index name being too long (exceeding the maximum length allowed).
  The index name starting with a number or containing invalid characters.
  
  
  
  Database Constraints: The database system may have specific constraints on index names that are not being met.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the database or the SAP system