How To Fix /IWBEP/SBDM063 - Technical name '&1' contains invalid characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/SBDM -

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Technical name '&1' contains invalid characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/SBDM063 - Technical name '&1' contains invalid characters ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/SBDM063 indicates that a technical name (in this case, represented by &1) contains invalid characters. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services when the technical name of an entity, service, or other object does not conform to the naming conventions expected by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The technical name may include characters that are not allowed, such as special characters, spaces, or starting with a number.
  Length Restrictions: The name might exceed the maximum length allowed for technical names in SAP.
  Naming Conventions: The name may not follow the required naming conventions, such as starting with a letter or using only alphanumeric characters and underscores.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Technical Name: Review the technical name that is causing the error. Ensure it adheres to the following rules:
  
  Must start with a letter.
  Can only contain letters (A-Z, a-z), numbers (0-9), and underscores (_).
  Should not contain spaces or special characters (e.g., @, #, $, %, etc.).
  Ensure it does not exceed the maximum length (usually 30 characters for many SAP objects).
  
  
  
  Rename the Object: If the technical name is invalid, rename the object to conform to the naming conventions. This can usually be done in the relevant transaction (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary objects, SE80 for development objects).
  
  
  Regenerate the Service: If the error occurs in the context of an OData service, after correcting the technical name, regenerate the service to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  Check Dependencies: If the object is referenced elsewhere, ensure that all references are updated to reflect the new valid name.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for naming conventions and restrictions for specific object types.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SEGW (OData Service Builder) for managing and creating objects.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional context or specific fixes that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your technical names are valid within the SAP system.