How To Fix TPDA_TOOLS067 - Column name &1 contains invalid characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TPDA_TOOLS - Debugger Tools

• Message number: 067

• Message text: Column name &1 contains invalid characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TPDA_TOOLS067 - Column name &1 contains invalid characters ?

  The SAP error message TPDA_TOOLS067 indicates that a column name in a database table or view contains invalid characters. This error typically arises during the creation or modification of database objects in the SAP system, particularly when using tools like the Data Dictionary (SE11) or during transport requests.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of characters in the column name that are not allowed according to the naming conventions of the database or the SAP system. Common invalid characters include:
  
  Special characters (e.g., @, #, $, %, &, etc.)
  Spaces
  Starting with a number
  Length exceeding the maximum allowed (usually 30 characters for SAP)
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Column Name: Check the error message for the specific column name that is causing the issue (represented by &1 in the error message).
  
  
  Review Naming Conventions: Ensure that the column name adheres to the SAP naming conventions:
  
  Use only alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z,