How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_PUBLISH025 - Only alphanumeric and underscore characters are allowed in event ID

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_PUBLISH -

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Only alphanumeric and underscore characters are allowed in event ID

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_PUBLISH025 - Only alphanumeric and underscore characters are allowed in event ID ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_PUBLISH025 indicates that there is an issue with the Event ID you are trying to use in your SAP application. Specifically, the error states that only alphanumeric characters (letters and numbers) and underscores are allowed in the Event ID. This means that any special characters, spaces, or punctuation marks in the Event ID will trigger this error.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The Event ID you are using contains characters that are not allowed, such as spaces, special characters (e.g., @, #, $, %, etc.), or punctuation marks.
  Incorrect Formatting: The Event ID may not be formatted correctly according to the naming conventions required by SAP.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Event ID: Review the Event ID you are using and ensure that it only contains alphanumeric characters (A-Z, 0-9) and underscores (_). Remove any invalid characters.
  Rename the Event ID: If the Event ID is generated dynamically or comes from an external source, consider renaming it to conform to the allowed character set.
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary changes to the Event ID, test the application again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidelines on naming conventions and restrictions for Event IDs and other identifiers.
  SAP Community: You can search for similar issues in the SAP Community forums, where other users may have encountered and resolved the same error.
  Debugging: If you are still facing issues, consider enabling debugging or logging to get more detailed information about where the error is occurring in your application.
  
  By ensuring that your Event ID adheres to the specified character restrictions, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your SAP application development or configuration.