How To Fix TD118 - The first character of '&' must be a letter


TD118 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: TD - SAPscript: Text editor, composer, forms, styles and fonts

  • Message number: 118

  • Message text: The first character of '&' must be a letter

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  • What causes this issue?

    An invalid name was specified.

    System Response

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

    How to fix this error?

    Please specify a name where the first character is a letter.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD118 - The first character of '&' must be a letter ?
    The SAP error message TD118, which states "The first character of '&' must be a letter," typically occurs when there is an issue with the naming convention of a variable, object, or identifier in SAP. This error is often encountered in various contexts, such as when defining a variable in ABAP, creating a data element, or working with other SAP objects.
    
    Cause: The error is triggered because SAP has specific naming conventions that must be followed. According to these conventions: Identifiers (like variable names, function names, etc.) must start with a letter (A-Z or a-z). The first character of the identifier cannot be a number, special character, or any other non-letter character. In the error message, the '&' symbol indicates that the identifier being referenced does not start with a valid letter.
    Solution: To resolve the TD118 error, you should: Check the Identifier: Review the identifier that is causing the error. Ensure that it starts with a letter. Rename

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