How To Fix SPTV002 - Customer names (IDs) must start with Y, Z, or a special character


SPTV002 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: SPTV - UI Framework Messages

  • Message number: 002

  • Message text: Customer names (IDs) must start with Y, Z, or a special character

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  • What causes this issue?

    You are creating a customer-specific layout or object. To avoid
    conflict with any future SAP objects, the name of your layout or object
    must begin with the letters "Y" or "Z." The standard SAP System does
    not contain any layouts or objects beginning with these letters.
    However, you can re-define an SAP object explicitly in this Customizing
    step. If this is the case, you must create a customer object with the
    name of a SAP object.

    System Response

    The system validates whether a you can re-define a SAP object in each
    particular case.

    How to fix this error?

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

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPTV002 - Customer names (IDs) must start with Y, Z, or a special character ?
    The SAP error message SPTV002 indicates that the customer names (or IDs) must start with specific characters: Y, Z, or a special character. This error typically arises in scenarios where the system enforces naming conventions for customer IDs or names, often due to configuration settings or business rules.
    
    Cause: Naming Convention: The system is configured to require that customer IDs or names start with Y, Z, or a special character. This is often a part of the organization's data governance or naming standards. Data Entry Error: The user may have entered a customer name or ID that does not comply with these rules, such as starting with an alphabetic character other than Y or Z, or starting with a number.
    Solution: Check Naming Standards: Review the organization's naming conventions for customer IDs. Ensure that any new customer IDs or names you are trying to create or modify comply with these standards. Modify Customer ID/Name: If you

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