How To Fix /IWBEP/SBOD162 - ABAP Field name '&1' contains special characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/SBOD -

• Message number: 162

• Message text: ABAP Field name '&1' contains special characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD162 - ABAP Field name '&1' contains special characters ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD162 indicates that an ABAP field name contains special characters that are not allowed. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services when the field names in the data model do not conform to the naming conventions expected by the system.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of special characters in the field name. In ABAP, field names must adhere to specific naming conventions:
  
  Field names can only contain letters (A-Z, a-z), numbers (0-9), and underscores (_).
  Field names must start with a letter or underscore.
  Special characters such as spaces, punctuation marks, or symbols are not permitted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the field names in your ABAP code or data model do not contain any special characters. Here are the steps to fix the issue:
  
  
  Identify the Field Name: Check the error message for the specific field name that is causing the issue (it will be indicated as &1 in the error message).
  
  
  Modify the Field Name: 
  
  If you have control over the field name, rename it to conform to the allowed naming conventions. 
  Replace any special characters with underscores or remove them entirely.
  
  
  
  Update Data Model: If the field name is part of a data model (like an OData service), ensure that the data model is updated to reflect the new field name.
  
  
  Regenerate OData Service: If you are working with an OData service, you may need to regenerate the service after making changes to the field names.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary changes, test the application or service to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidelines on naming conventions in ABAP and OData services.
  ABAP Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with the naming conventions in ABAP to avoid similar issues in the future.
  Debugging Tools: Use debugging tools in the SAP environment to trace where the error is occurring and to identify any other potential issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /IWBEP/SBOD162 error and ensure that your field names comply with SAP's requirements.