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

UMK023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMK - Measures

• Message number: 023

• Message text: SAP Name must begin with "0"

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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMK023 - SAP Name must begin with "0" ?

  The SAP error message UMK023, which states "SAP Name must begin with '0'," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an object in SAP that requires a specific naming convention. This error is often related to user-defined objects, such as custom programs, function modules, or other development objects.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because SAP enforces certain naming conventions for various types of objects. In many cases, custom objects must start with a specific character or set of characters. For example, in SAP, custom development objects often need to start with "Z" or "Y" to differentiate them from standard SAP objects. However, in some contexts, particularly with certain types of naming conventions, the system may require that names start with "0".
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UMK023 error, you should:
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Ensure that the name you are trying to use adheres to the required naming conventions. If the system requires names to