How To Fix BSP_WD_TOOLS220 - Remove invalid character '&' from the ID

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BSP_WD_TOOLS - Messages for BSP WD Tools

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Remove invalid character '&' from the ID

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BSP_WD_TOOLS220 - Remove invalid character '&' from the ID ?

  The SAP error message BSP_WD_TOOLS220 indicates that there is an invalid character in the ID of a Web Dynpro component or application. Specifically, the error points out that the character & is not allowed in the ID.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of invalid characters in the ID of a Web Dynpro component, view, or application. In SAP Web Dynpro, certain characters are not permitted in identifiers, and & is one of them. This can happen if:
  
  The ID was manually entered and included invalid characters.
  There was a copy-paste operation that introduced invalid characters.
  The ID was generated programmatically and included invalid characters.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to remove or replace the invalid character & from the ID. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Component/View/Application: Determine which Web Dynpro component, view, or application is causing the error. This may involve checking the logs or the context in which the error occurred.
  
  
  Edit the ID:
  
  Go to the Web Dynpro component in the SAP system.
  Locate the ID that contains the invalid character.
  Remove the & character or replace it with a valid character (e.g., _, -, or alphanumeric characters).
  
  
  
  Save and Activate: After making the changes, save the component and activate it to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  Test: Run the application again to verify that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Valid Characters for IDs: In SAP Web Dynpro, valid characters for IDs typically include alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9) and some special characters like _ (underscore) and - (hyphen). Always refer to the SAP documentation for the specific rules regarding naming conventions.
  Web Dynpro Development: Familiarize yourself with the Web Dynpro development environment and best practices to avoid similar issues in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles for any updates or additional information related to this error message.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.