How To Fix /BCV/CFG155 - Hierarchical view ID &1 contains invalid characters

/BCV/CFG155 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BCV/CFG -

• Message number: 155

• Message text: Hierarchical view ID &1 contains invalid characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BCV/CFG155 - Hierarchical view ID &1 contains invalid characters ?

  The SAP error message /BCV/CFG155 Hierarchical view ID &1 contains invalid characters typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a hierarchical view in SAP Business Configuration (BCV) and the ID you are using for the view contains characters that are not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the use of invalid characters in the hierarchical view ID. SAP has specific rules regarding the characters that can be used in identifiers, and these rules often restrict the use of special characters, spaces, or certain symbols.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Hierarchical View ID: Review the ID you are trying to use for the hierarchical view. Ensure that it adheres to the naming conventions set by SAP. Typically, valid characters include:
  
  Letters (A-Z, a-z)
  Numbers (0-9)
  Underscores (_)
  
  
  
  Modify the ID: If the ID contains invalid characters, modify it to remove or replace those characters with valid ones. For example, if your ID