How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_V4_COS118 - SPACE or special characters in service identifier '&1' not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_V4_COS -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: SPACE or special characters in service identifier '&1' not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_COS118 - SPACE or special characters in service identifier '&1' not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_COS118 indicates that there are space or special characters in the service identifier that is being used in an OData service. This error typically occurs when the service identifier (which is often a name or a key) does not conform to the expected format, which should only include alphanumeric characters and underscores.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The service identifier contains spaces or special characters that are not allowed.
  Incorrect Naming Convention: The naming convention for the service identifier is not being followed, leading to the inclusion of invalid characters.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Service Identifier: Review the service identifier that is causing the error. Ensure that it does not contain any spaces or special characters. It should only consist of letters (A-Z, a-z), numbers (0-9), and underscores (_).
  
  
  Rename the Service Identifier: If the service identifier is incorrect, rename it to conform to the allowed character set. For example, if the identifier is My Service, change it to My_Service or MyService.
  
  
  Update References: After renaming the service identifier, ensure that all references to this identifier in your code, configuration, or other related components are updated accordingly.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary changes, test the OData service again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  OData Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with the naming conventions for OData services in SAP. This will help prevent similar issues in the future.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidelines on creating and managing OData services, which includes information on valid naming conventions and best practices.
  Debugging Tools: Use SAP debugging tools to trace the source of the error if it is not immediately clear where the invalid identifier is being used.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your OData service identifiers are correctly formatted.