How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_SB_SR008 - Schema Alias name has invalid characters

/IWBEP/CM_SB_SR008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_SB_SR -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Schema Alias name has invalid characters

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/IWBEP/CM_SB_SR008 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_SB_SR008 Schema Alias name has invalid characters typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services when there is an issue with the naming conventions used for schema aliases in your service definitions. This error indicates that the schema alias name you are trying to use contains characters that are not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The schema alias name may contain special characters, spaces, or other invalid characters that are not permitted by SAP naming conventions.
  Length Restrictions: The alias name might exceed the maximum length allowed for schema aliases.
  Naming Conventions: The alias may not adhere to the required naming conventions, such as starting with a letter or using only alphanumeric characters and underscores.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Alias Name: Review the schema alias name you are using and ensure it only contains valid characters. The name should:
  
  Start with a letter.
  Contain only letters, numbers, and underscores.
  Not contain spaces or special