How To Fix SMIF029 - Invalid Name: &1

SMIF029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMIF - Matching Interfaces

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Invalid Name: &1

What causes this issue?

The entered name of the Matching Object is invalid.
<ZH>Naming Conventions:</>
In a system configured as system type CUS, the first character of the
Matching Object has to be a 'Z' or 'Y'.
In a system configured as system type SAP, the first character of the
Matching Object has to be a alphabetic character - exception: 'Z' or
'Y'.
In case a namespace is used the same is valid for the 1st character of
the Matching Object without the namespace.
Example:
Without namespace:
CUS:,,,,ZABC ,,,,-> is valid
CUS:,,,,AABC,,,,-> is invalid

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

SAP:,,,,ZABC ,,,,-> is invalid
SAP:,,,,AABC,,,,-> is valid
With namespace:
Asumption: /TESTCUS/ and /TESTSAP/ are valid namespaces in the system.
CUS:,,,,/TESTCUS/ZABC ,,,,-> is valid
CUS:,,,,/TESTCUS/AABC,,,,-> is invalid
SAP:,,,,/TESTSAP/ZABC ,,,,-> is invalid
SAP:,,,,/TESTSAP/AABC,,,,-> is valid

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SMIF029 - Details

• The SAP error message SMIF029 "Invalid Name: &1" typically occurs in the context of the SAP System Monitoring and Infrastructure Framework (SMIF). This error indicates that a name provided in a certain context (like a job name, user name, or other identifiers) does not conform to the expected naming conventions or contains invalid characters.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The name may contain special characters or spaces that are not allowed.
  Length Restrictions: The name may exceed the maximum length allowed for that particular field.
  Incorrect Format: The name may not follow the required format (e.g., it might need to start with a letter).
  Reserved Names: The name might be a reserved keyword or already in use in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Ensure that the name adheres to the naming conventions specified by SAP. This typically includes:
  
  Only using alphanumeric characters and underscores.
  Avoiding special characters and spaces.
  Ensuring the name starts with a letter.
  Keeping the name within the maximum