How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP199 - Software component &1 contains forbidden chararcters

ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP199 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 199

• Message text: Software component &1 contains forbidden chararcters

What causes this issue?

Software component &V1& 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?

Only the following characters are allowed:
&v2&&v3&

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP199 - Software component &1 contains forbidden chararcters ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP199 indicates that there are forbidden characters in the software component specified in the error message. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or the SAP NetWeaver system when the system encounters invalid characters in the naming conventions of software components.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of characters in the software component name that are not allowed according to SAP's naming conventions. This can include:
  
  Special characters (e.g., @, #, $, %, etc.)
  Spaces
  Certain punctuation marks
  Names that do not conform to the expected format (e.g., too long, incorrect structure)
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Software Component: Check the software component name mentioned in the error message. 
  
  
  Review Naming Conventions: Ensure that the software component name adheres to SAP's naming conventions. The name should typically:
  
  Start with a letter.
  Contain only alphanumeric characters and underscores.
  Not exceed the maximum length (usually 30