How To Fix SBD_MESSAGES034 - Identifiers containing special characters must be written in "quotes"


SBD_MESSAGES034 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: SBD_MESSAGES - Messages for source based DDIC

  • Message number: 034

  • Message text: Identifiers containing special characters must be written in "quotes"

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  • What causes this issue?

    Component names in structures and group names for includes in structures
    and tables can contain the following special characters $%&#@!*()~?
    <>.{}|

    How to fix this error?

    If you want to add a component name or group name that contains any of
    these special characters in ADT structure or table editor, you must
    enclose it in double quotes e.g: "%id".

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SBD_MESSAGES034 - Identifiers containing special characters must be written in "quotes" ?
    The SAP error message SBD_MESSAGES034 indicates that there is an issue with the use of identifiers in your code or configuration that contain special characters. In SAP, identifiers such as variable names, table names, or field names must adhere to specific naming conventions. When these identifiers include special characters (like spaces, punctuation, etc.), they need to be enclosed in double quotes to be recognized correctly by the system.
    
    Cause: The error occurs when: You are trying to use an identifier that contains special characters without enclosing it in double quotes. The identifier may include characters that are not typically allowed in standard naming conventions (e.g., spaces, symbols).
    Solution: To resolve this error, you should: Identify the problematic identifier: Look at the code or configuration where the error is being raised to find the identifier that contains special characters. Enclose the identifier in double quotes: Modify the identifier by enclosing it in double quotes. For example, if you have

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