How To Fix UPC008 - The name of the object may only contain letters and figures

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPC - Planning: General Error Messages

• Message number: 008

• Message text: The name of the object may only contain letters and figures

What causes this issue?

Object names may contain only letters and figures. The first character
must always be a letter. The use of special characters can, in some
cases, lead to problems during transports.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Choose a name that contains no special characters.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPC008 - The name of the object may only contain letters and figures ?

  The SAP error message UPC008 indicates that the name of an object (such as a variable, function, or other identifiers) contains invalid characters. Specifically, the error states that the name may only contain letters (A-Z, a-z) and figures (0-9). This restriction is in place to ensure that object names conform to the naming conventions required by SAP.
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create or modify an object (like a variable, function, or class) and the name you have provided includes special characters, spaces, or starts with a number.
  The name may contain invalid characters such as punctuation marks, symbols, or whitespace.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UPC008 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Object Name: Review the name of the object you are trying to create or modify. Ensure that it only contains letters (A-Z, a-z) and numbers (0-9).
  
  
  Rename the Object: If the name contains invalid characters, rename the object to comply with the naming conventions. For example:
  
  Valid: MyVariable1, Data123
  Invalid: My Variable, Data@123, 123Data
  
  
  
  Avoid Starting with a Number: Ensure that the name does not start with a digit. Object names should always begin with a letter.
  
  
  Use Underscores: If you need to separate words in the name, consider using underscores (e.g., my_variable), as they are typically allowed in many programming contexts.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the naming conventions for a specific type of object, refer to the SAP documentation or guidelines for that object type.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with the specific naming conventions for the type of object you are working with in SAP. Different object types (like database tables, programs, classes, etc.) may have slightly different rules.
  Development Environment: If you are using a specific development environment (like ABAP Workbench), ensure that you are following the conventions applicable to that environment.
  Error Handling: If you encounter this error frequently, consider implementing validation checks in your development process to catch naming issues before attempting to create or modify objects.
  
  By following these guidelines, you should be able to resolve the UPC008 error and successfully create or modify your SAP objects.