How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_INT_COMMON007 - Special characters are not allowed in classname

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_INT_COMMON -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Special characters are not allowed in classname

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_INT_COMMON007 - Special characters are not allowed in classname ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_INT_COMMON007 indicates that there are special characters present in a class name that are not allowed. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services when defining or using class names that do not adhere to the naming conventions set by SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The class name contains special characters (e.g., spaces, punctuation, symbols) that are not permitted in SAP class names.
  Naming Conventions: SAP has specific naming conventions for class names, which usually allow only alphanumeric characters and underscores.
  Configuration Issues: The error may arise from incorrect configurations in the OData service or Gateway settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Class Name: Review the class name that is causing the error. Ensure that it only contains valid characters (letters, numbers, and underscores).
  Rename Class: If the class name contains invalid characters, rename it to conform to SAP's naming conventions.
  Update References: After renaming the class, ensure that all references to this class in your code or configuration are updated accordingly.
  Regenerate OData Service: If the error occurs in the context of an OData service, regenerate the service after making the necessary changes to the class name.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP Gateway or OData service to ensure that there are no other misconfigurations that could lead to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with SAP's naming conventions for classes, methods, and other objects to avoid similar issues in the future.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidelines on creating and managing classes and OData services.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools in SAP to trace where the invalid class name is being referenced or generated.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your class names comply with SAP's requirements.