How To Fix ESH_CU_SW036 - ID contains forbidden characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_CU_SW - ES: Term Mapping

• Message number: 036

• Message text: ID contains forbidden characters

What causes this issue?

The ID contains forbidden characters.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Stick to the allowed characters: 0 - 9, A - Z, dash, dot and underscore:
01234567890ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ_./

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_CU_SW036 - ID contains forbidden characters ?

  The SAP error message ESH_CU_SW036 indicates that the ID you are trying to use contains forbidden characters. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or when working with certain configuration settings where specific character restrictions apply.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the ID (which could be a search connector ID, a configuration ID, or similar) includes characters that are not allowed by the system. Common forbidden characters may include:
  
  Special characters (e.g., !, @, #, $, %, ^, &, *, (, ), etc.)
  Spaces
  Certain punctuation marks
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Identify the ID: Determine which ID is causing the error. This could be in a configuration setting, a search connector, or another related area.
  Check for Forbidden Characters: Review the ID for any characters that may not be allowed. Remove or replace any forbidden characters with valid ones.
  Use Valid Characters: Ensure that the ID only contains valid characters. Typically, valid characters include:
  
  Alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9)
  Underscores (_)
  Dashes (-)
  
  
  Test Again: After making the necessary changes, try to execute the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with to understand the character restrictions for IDs.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or specific guidance related to this error message.
  Community Forums: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP community forums or support for additional assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ESH_CU_SW036 error and proceed with your work in SAP.