How To Fix SAC_DESIGNTIME033 - Channels begins with '/' and contains valid characters (see long text).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAC_DESIGNTIME - Message Class for ABAP Channel DesignTime

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Channels begins with '/' and contains valid characters (see long text).

What causes this issue?

You should build the channel name of the ABAP Messaging Channels similar
to an URL, starting with '/' and followed by a valid character. The
characters must not contain the following special characters
'$?@#~`?%[]{}?^!"%<(>&<)>''()*+,.:;<=>?'.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please check the channel name and do not use the special characters
mentioned above.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAC_DESIGNTIME033 - Channels begins with '/' and contains valid characters (see long text). ?

  The SAP error message SAC_DESIGNTIME033 typically occurs in the context of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) when there is an issue with the naming convention of a channel. This error indicates that the channel name must begin with a forward slash ("/") and contain only valid characters.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The channel name does not start with a forward slash ("/").
  The channel name contains invalid characters that are not allowed by the naming conventions of SAP Analytics Cloud.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check the Channel Name: Ensure that the channel name starts with a forward slash ("/").
  Validate Characters: Make sure that the channel name contains only valid characters. Typically, valid characters include:
  
  Alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9)
  Underscores (_)
  Dashes (-)
  Periods (.)
  
  
  Modify the Channel Name: If the channel name does not meet the above criteria, modify it accordingly. For example, if your channel name is "MyChannel", change it to "/MyChannel".
  
  Related Information:
  
  Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with the naming conventions for channels in SAP Analytics Cloud. This can usually be found in the official SAP documentation or help resources.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Analytics Cloud documentation for more details on channel configuration and naming rules.
  Support: If you continue to experience issues after making the necessary changes, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting the SAP community forums for additional assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SAC_DESIGNTIME033 error and successfully create or modify your channel in SAP Analytics Cloud.