How To Fix SPXN031 - Qualified name '&1' is invalid; contains not permitted characters

SPXN031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPXN - Proxy Generation

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Qualified name '&1' is invalid; contains not permitted characters

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SPXN031 - Details

• The SAP error message SPXN031 indicates that a qualified name (such as a variable name, function name, or other identifiers) contains characters that are not permitted according to SAP's naming conventions. This error typically arises when the name includes invalid characters, such as spaces, special characters, or starts with a number.
  Causes:
  
  
  Invalid Characters: The qualified name may contain characters that are not allowed, such as:
  
  Spaces
  Special characters (e.g., @, #, $, %, &, etc.)
  Starting with a number
  Using reserved keywords
  
  
  
  Incorrect Naming Conventions: The name may not adhere to the specific naming conventions set by SAP for the type of object you are working with.
  
  
  Copy-Paste Issues: Sometimes, copying and pasting names from other sources can introduce hidden characters or formatting issues.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Ensure that the qualified name follows SAP's naming conventions. For example:
  
  Use only alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9).
  Avoid starting the name with a number.
  Do not use special characters or spaces.
  
  
  
  Rename the Object: