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Invalid procedure name

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There are restrictions in procedure-naming beyond the rules for naming identifiers. This error has the following cause and solution:

  • procedure host application

    Choose another name for the procedure.

  • Your procedure name is that of a restricted keyword, exceeds 255 characters, or doesn't begin with a letter. Choose a different name for the procedure.

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