How to fix SAP error UMK023?

What causes this issue? You have attempted to assign a technical name to an element but the name is not permitted. Permitted names must begin with the figure '0'. Note: Technical names beginning with '0' are reserved for SAP.How to fix this error? Assign a name that begins with '0' to the element.Procedure for System Administrators The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved. Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

How To Fix UMK023 - SAP Name must begin with "0"

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SAP Error Message - Details

Message type: E = Error
Message class: UMK - Measures
Message number: 023
Message text: SAP Name must begin with "0"
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What causes this issue?
You have attempted to assign a technical name to an element but the
name is not permitted. Permitted names must begin with the figure '0'.
Note: Technical names beginning with '0' are reserved for SAP.
How to fix this error?
Assign a name that begins with '0' to the element.
Procedure for System Administrators
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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