How To Fix /PLMI/BO_RCP038 - Invalid separator in recipe identifier; Contact your system administrator

/PLMI/BO_RCP038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/BO_RCP -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Invalid separator in recipe identifier; Contact your system administrator

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/PLMI/BO_RCP038 - Details

• The SAP error message /PLMI/BO_RCP038 Invalid separator in recipe identifier; Contact your system administrator typically occurs in the context of the SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) module, particularly when dealing with recipes or process instructions. This error indicates that there is an issue with the format of the recipe identifier being used.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The recipe identifier may contain invalid characters or separators that are not allowed by the system. This could include special characters or spaces that are not recognized.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to handle the recipe identifiers as expected.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake during data entry, leading to an improperly formatted recipe identifier.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of a recipe, the identifier may not be correctly referencing the intended version.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Recipe Identifier: Review the recipe identifier being used and ensure that it adheres to the expected format. Remove