How To Fix UCUM052 - Layout names may not start with '&&' (two ampersand characters)

UCUM052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCUM - Messages for Monitor

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Layout names may not start with '&&' (two ampersand characters)

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UCUM052 - Details

• The SAP error message UCUM052 indicates that there is an issue with the naming convention of a layout in the SAP system. Specifically, the error states that layout names cannot start with two ampersand characters (&&). This is a validation rule in SAP to ensure that layout names are unique and follow a specific format.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user attempts to create or modify a layout in SAP and the name of that layout begins with &&. This is not allowed as per SAP's naming conventions for layouts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should rename the layout to ensure that it does not start with &&. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Layout: Determine which layout is causing the error. This could be during the creation of a new layout or when modifying an existing one.
  
  
  Rename the Layout:
  
  If you are creating a new layout, choose a name that