How To Fix CM_CBESCOM_INB006 - ESComXML file name '&1' is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_CBESCOM_INB - Message Class for ESComXML Inbound Processing

• Message number: 006

• Message text: ESComXML file name '&1' is invalid

What causes this issue?

The file name &V1& for the ESComXML file is invalid. The name contains:
Special characters \ / : * ? " <(><<)> > | ( )
A format that is not <(><<)>Name>.<(><<)>Suffix>, for example, ESCom.XML
A space at the beginning of the file name

System Response

The system terminates the upload for the file.

How to fix this error?

Note the naming conventions above.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_CBESCOM_INB006 - ESComXML file name '&1' is invalid ?

  The SAP error message CM_CBESCOM_INB006 indicates that there is an issue with the ESComXML file name being processed. The message states that the file name provided (represented by &1) is invalid. This error typically occurs in the context of electronic data interchange (EDI) or when dealing with external system communications.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid File Name Format: The file name may not conform to the expected naming conventions or formats required by the system.
  Special Characters: The file name might contain special characters that are not allowed.
  File Path Issues: The file may not be located in the expected directory or the path may be incorrectly specified.
  File Extension: The file may not have the correct extension (e.g., .xml) that the system expects.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up correctly for processing the ESComXML files.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check File Name: Verify that the file name adheres to the required naming conventions. Remove any special characters or spaces that may be causing the issue.
  Verify File Path: Ensure that the file is located in the correct directory and that the path specified in the configuration is accurate.
  Correct File Extension: Make sure that the file has the correct extension (e.g., .xml) and that it is a valid XML file.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to the ESComXML processing in SAP. Ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set.
  Test with a Valid File: If possible, test the process with a known valid ESComXML file to see if the issue persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates their knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific module or component you are working with to understand the requirements for ESComXML file processing.
  Logs and Traces: Analyze system logs and traces to gather more information about the error context, which can help in diagnosing the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the CM_CBESCOM_INB006 error message.