How To Fix /IWXBE/CM_COS012 - Producer Id '&1' is invalid. Use characters (A-Z) and numbers (0-9) only.

/IWXBE/CM_COS012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWXBE/CM_COS -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Producer Id '&1' is invalid. Use characters (A-Z) and numbers (0-9) only.

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/IWXBE/CM_COS012 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWXBE/CM_COS012 Producer Id '&1' is invalid. Use characters (A-Z) and numbers (0-9) only indicates that the Producer ID you are trying to use contains invalid characters. The system expects the Producer ID to consist solely of uppercase letters (A-Z) and numbers (0-9).
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The Producer ID you entered contains characters that are not allowed, such as lowercase letters, special characters, or spaces.
  Formatting Issues: There may be leading or trailing spaces or other formatting issues that make the ID invalid.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Input: Review the Producer ID you are entering and ensure it only contains uppercase letters and numbers. Remove any invalid characters.
  Correct Formatting: Ensure there are no leading or trailing spaces in the Producer ID.
  Use Valid Characters: If you need to create a new Producer ID, make sure to follow the naming conventions specified by your organization or SAP guidelines.
  Test the Input: After making corrections, try to