How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_SBMG048 - Special Characters are not allowed in the Data Provider Class name '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_SBMG -

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Special Characters are not allowed in the Data Provider Class name '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_SBMG048 - Special Characters are not allowed in the Data Provider Class name '&1' ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_SBMG048 indicates that there are special characters present in the Data Provider Class name, which is not allowed. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a Data Provider Class in the SAP Gateway framework, and the name you have provided contains invalid characters.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the use of special characters in the name of the Data Provider Class. SAP has specific naming conventions that restrict the use of certain characters in object names. Valid characters typically include letters (A-Z, a-z), numbers (0-9), and underscores (_). Special characters such as spaces, hyphens, or symbols (e.g., @, #, $, %, &, etc.) are not permitted.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Class Name: Review the name of the Data Provider Class you are trying to create or modify. Ensure that it adheres to SAP's naming conventions.
  
  
  Rename the Class: If the name contains special characters, rename the class using only valid characters. For example:
  
  Change My-Class to My_Class
  Change Data@Provider to Data_Provider
  
  
  
  Follow Naming Conventions: Ensure that the name starts with a letter and follows the appropriate naming conventions for SAP objects. Typically, it should be in the format of Z* or Y* for custom objects.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After renaming the class, try to save or activate it again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with SAP's naming conventions for various object types. This information can usually be found in the SAP documentation or help portal.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or solutions related to this error message.
  Development Guidelines: Review the development guidelines for the SAP Gateway and OData services to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create or modify your Data Provider Class.