How To Fix SPRX053 - Name must begin with &1

SPRX053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPRX - Proxy Generation

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Name must begin with &1

What causes this issue?

Name does not start with correct prefix

System Response

Name or prefix not possible

How to fix this error?

Make sure the abap name of the object takes the prefix of the object
into account.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 SPRX053 - Name must begin with &1 ?

  The SAP error message SPRX053 ("Name must begin with &1") typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an object (like a program, function module, or other repository objects) in the SAP system, and the name you have provided does not conform to the naming conventions required by SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that the name you are trying to use does not start with the required character. In SAP, different types of objects have specific naming conventions. For example:
  
  Custom objects often need to start with a specific prefix (like "Z" or "Y") to distinguish them from standard SAP objects.
  Certain object types may have restrictions on the first character (e.g., it must be a letter).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Ensure that the name you are trying to use adheres to the naming conventions for the specific type of object you are creating or modifying. For example,