How To Fix /SAPDMC/LSMW_GLO_030016 - Field name must begin with a letter.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPDMC/LSMW_GLO_030 -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Field name must begin with a letter.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW_GLO_030016 - Field name must begin with a letter. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW_GLO_030016 Field name must begin with a letter typically occurs in the context of using the Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW) in SAP. This error indicates that a field name defined in your LSMW project does not conform to the naming conventions required by SAP, specifically that it must start with a letter.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Field Name: The field name you are trying to use starts with a character that is not a letter (e.g., a number, special character, or space).
  Configuration Error: There may be a misconfiguration in the LSMW project where field names are being generated or defined incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Names: Review the field names defined in your LSMW project. Ensure that all field names start with a letter (A-Z, a-z).
  Modify Field Names: If you find any field names that do not comply with this rule, modify them to start with a letter.
  Review Mapping: If you are using a mapping file or structure, ensure that the field names in that file also adhere to the naming conventions.
  Test Changes: After making the necessary changes, re-run the LSMW process to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for LSMW for more details on naming conventions and best practices.
  SAP Community: You can search for similar issues in the SAP Community forums, where other users may have encountered and resolved the same error.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as LSMW, SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE37 (Function Builder) for further investigation and troubleshooting.
  
  By ensuring that all field names in your LSMW project start with a letter, you should be able to resolve this error and proceed with your data migration tasks.