How To Fix /IWXBE/CORE069 - Channel name '&1' invalid; Allowed character set {A-Z,0-9,'_'}

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWXBE/CORE -

• Message number: 069

• Message text: Channel name '&1' invalid; Allowed character set {A-Z,0-9,'_'}

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWXBE/CORE069 - Channel name '&1' invalid; Allowed character set {A-Z,0-9,'_'} ?

  The SAP error message /IWXBE/CORE069 Channel name '&1' invalid; Allowed character set {A-Z,0-9,'_'} indicates that there is an issue with the naming convention of a channel in the SAP system. Specifically, the channel name you are trying to use contains invalid characters that do not conform to the allowed character set.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the channel name you are attempting to create or use includes characters that are not permitted. According to the error message, the valid characters for a channel name are:
  
  Uppercase letters (A-Z)
  Digits (0-9)
  Underscore (_)
  
  If the channel name contains any lowercase letters, special characters, or spaces, it will result in this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check the Channel Name: Review the channel name you are trying to use and ensure it only contains uppercase letters, digits, and underscores.
  Modify the Name: If the name contains invalid characters, modify it to comply with the allowed character set. For example:
  
  Change my_channel to MY_CHANNEL
  Change channel-1 to CHANNEL1
  
  
  Test Again: After making the necessary changes, try to create or use the channel again to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with (e.g., SAP BW, SAP PI/PO) for more details on naming conventions and restrictions.
  Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with the naming conventions used in your organization or project to avoid similar issues in the future.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your code or configuration to catch such issues early and provide meaningful feedback to users.
  
  By ensuring that your channel names adhere to the specified character set, you can avoid this error and ensure smooth operation within your SAP environment.