/IWBEP/SBOD163 - ABAP Field name '&1' must start with a letter

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/SBOD -

• Message number: 163

• Message text: ABAP Field name '&1' must start with a letter

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD163 - ABAP Field name '&1' must start with a letter ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD163 indicates that there is an issue with the naming convention of an ABAP field in your code or configuration. Specifically, the error states that the field name must start with a letter, which is a requirement in ABAP programming.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Field Name: The field name you are trying to use does not conform to the naming rules of ABAP. In ABAP, field names must start with a letter (A-Z or a-z) and can be followed by letters, numbers (0-9), or underscores (_).
  Generated Code: If the field name is generated dynamically or through a tool, it may not adhere to the naming conventions.
  Configuration Issues: If this error arises from a configuration or mapping in a service or data model, it may be due to incorrect field definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Name: Review the field name that is causing the error. Ensure that it starts with a letter and follows the ABAP naming conventions.
  Modify Code/Configuration: If you find that the field name is invalid, modify it to comply with the naming rules. For example, if the field name is 1Field, change it to Field1.
  Regenerate Artifacts: If the field name is part of generated code (like from a data model or service), regenerate the artifacts after correcting the naming issue.
  Review Data Model: If this error is related to an OData service or similar, check the data model definitions to ensure all field names are valid.
  Testing: After making the changes, test the application or service to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  ABAP Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with the naming conventions in ABAP to avoid similar issues in the future. Field names should be meaningful and follow the rules:
  
  Must start with a letter.
  Can contain letters, numbers, and underscores.
  Should not exceed the maximum length (30 characters for field names).
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on ABAP programming and naming conventions.
  
  
  Debugging Tools: Use debugging tools in the ABAP Workbench (SE80, SE11, etc.) to trace where the invalid field name is being used.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your ABAP code adheres to the required naming conventions.