How To Fix /IWBEP/SBOD406 - Invalid name '&1&2&3'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/SBOD -

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Invalid name '&1&2&3'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD406 - Invalid name '&1&2&3' ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD406 Invalid name '&1&2&3' typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services. This error indicates that there is an issue with the naming convention of an entity or property in your OData service. The placeholders &1, &2, and &3 will be replaced with specific values that indicate the problematic name.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The name may contain invalid characters that are not allowed in SAP naming conventions.
  Length Exceeded: The name might exceed the maximum length allowed for identifiers in SAP.
  Reserved Keywords: The name may be using a reserved keyword or a name that conflicts with existing objects in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the OData service or the underlying data model.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Ensure that the names of entities, properties, and other identifiers conform to SAP's naming conventions. Typically, names should:
  
  Start with a letter.
  Contain only letters, numbers, and underscores.
  Not exceed the