How To Fix RSRT_BICS_RENDERER001 - View element CID "&1" contains invalid characters

RSRT_BICS_RENDERER001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRT_BICS_RENDERER - Messages for RSRT BICS Renderer

• Message number: 001

• Message text: View element CID "&1" contains invalid characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRT_BICS_RENDERER001 - View element CID "&1" contains invalid characters ?

  The SAP error message RSRT_BICS_RENDERER001 indicates that there is an issue with a view element in a BEx query or report that contains invalid characters. This error typically arises when the query is being executed in the BEx Analyzer or in the SAP BusinessObjects environment.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of invalid characters in the view element's name or identifier. These invalid characters can include special characters, spaces, or any characters that are not allowed in the naming conventions of SAP BW objects. This can happen due to:
  
  Naming Conventions: The view element (like a characteristic or key figure) may have been named using characters that are not permitted.
  Data Source Issues: If the data source or the underlying InfoProvider has elements with invalid names, it can propagate this issue to the BEx query.
  Query Design: The way the query is designed or the way elements are referenced in the query can