How To Fix RSDS317 - Service name &1 not allowed; use characters A-Z, 0-9, '_' only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDS - New DataSource

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Service name &1 not allowed; use characters A-Z, 0-9, '_' only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDS317 - Service name &1 not allowed; use characters A-Z, 0-9, '_' only ?

  The SAP error message RSDS317 indicates that there is an issue with the naming convention of a service name in your SAP system. Specifically, the error states that the service name you are trying to use contains invalid characters. According to the error message, valid characters for a service name are limited to uppercase letters (A-Z), digits (0-9), and the underscore character (_).
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to create or modify a service name that includes characters outside of the allowed set. This could happen in various contexts, such as when configuring a data source, setting up a service in SAP BW, or defining a connection.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDS317 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Service Name: Review the service name you are trying to use. Ensure that it only contains uppercase letters (A-Z), digits (0-9), and underscores (_).
  
  
  Rename the Service: If the service name contains invalid characters (such