How To Fix /SDF/S6008 - Column name or character is incorrect

/SDF/S6008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SDF/S6 -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Column name or character is incorrect

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SDF/S6008 - Column name or character is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message /SDF/S6008 Column name or character is incorrect typically occurs in the context of SAP S/4HANA or SAP Fiori applications, particularly when dealing with the SAP Data Intelligence or SAP S/4HANA Cloud. This error indicates that there is an issue with the column name or character being referenced in a query or data operation.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Column Name: The column name specified in the query or data operation does not exist in the database table or view.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the column name or character string being used.
  Case Sensitivity: SAP systems can be case-sensitive, so ensure that the column names are used with the correct casing.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model (e.g., columns added, renamed, or removed), the query may be referencing outdated column names.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain