How To Fix TR195 - Generic specification not allowed at beginning of field

TR195 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TR - Change and Transport System

• Message number: 195

• Message text: Generic specification not allowed at beginning of field

What causes this issue?

A generic key was entered for table "&V1&".
However, the generic specification is within the field, and not at the
beginning of the field.
The key description is: "&V2&".
This error can also occur when the length of the object name is changed,
causing characters to shift.

System Response

A warning is generated.

How to fix this error?

Check whether this is the correct position for the generic definition.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TR195 - Generic specification not allowed at beginning of field ?

  The SAP error message TR195, which states "Generic specification not allowed at beginning of field," typically occurs in the context of creating or modifying a transport request or when dealing with specifications in the SAP system. This error is often related to the way specifications are defined in the system, particularly in the context of transport requests or data elements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Specification Format: The error usually arises when a generic specification (like a wildcard or a non-specific identifier) is incorrectly placed at the beginning of a field or identifier. SAP expects a specific value or identifier at the start of the field.
  Transport Request Issues: If you are working with transport requests, this error can occur if the transport request is trying to include objects or specifications that are not properly defined or are too generic.
  Data Element Definitions: If you are defining data elements or structures, using a generic specification at the