How To Fix /IWBEP/SBDSP_UI053 - Entity type &1 contains characters that are not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/SBDSP_UI -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Entity type &1 contains characters that are not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/SBDSP_UI053 - Entity type &1 contains characters that are not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/SBDSP_UI053 indicates that there are characters in the entity type name that are not allowed. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services when the entity type name does not conform to the naming conventions or contains invalid characters.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The entity type name may contain special characters, spaces, or other characters that are not permitted according to SAP's naming conventions.
  Naming Conventions: SAP has specific rules for naming entities, which usually include restrictions on the use of certain characters (e.g., special characters, leading/trailing spaces).
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the OData service or the underlying data model that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Entity Type Name: Review the entity type name in your OData service definition. Ensure that it adheres to the naming conventions:
  
  Use only alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9).
  Avoid special characters (e.g., @, #, $, %, &, etc.).
  Ensure there are no leading or trailing spaces.
  
  
  
  Rename Entity Type: If the entity type name contains invalid characters, rename it to a valid name that complies with SAP's naming conventions.
  
  
  Regenerate the Service: After making changes to the entity type name, regenerate the OData service to ensure that the changes are reflected in the service metadata.
  
  
  Check Data Model: If the entity type is derived from a data model, ensure that the underlying data model does not contain invalid names or characters.
  
  
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes are properly transported to the relevant systems (e.g., quality assurance, production).
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidelines on naming conventions and best practices for OData services.
  SAP Community: Check the SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to manage OData services and check for any inconsistencies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /IWBEP/SBDSP_UI053 and ensure that your entity type names are valid.