How To Fix SDDIC_ADT_DDLV003 - Only changes in the casing of the name are permitted

SDDIC_ADT_DDLV003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDDIC_ADT_DDLV - Messages for workbench object DDLV

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Only changes in the casing of the name are permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDDIC_ADT_DDLV003 - Only changes in the casing of the name are permitted ?

  The SAP error message SDDIC_ADT_DDLV003 with the description "Only changes in the casing of the name are permitted" typically occurs in the context of the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) when you are trying to rename an object (like a table, view, or other database objects) in a way that is not allowed by the naming conventions or rules of the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  You attempt to rename an object but only change the case of the name (e.g., changing MyTable to mytable).
  The underlying database or the SAP system does not allow case-sensitive changes for object names, as many databases treat object names as case-insensitive.
  The object name you are trying to use already exists in the system, even if it differs only in case.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Objects: Verify if an object with the name you are trying to use (regardless of case) already