How To Fix SAMC_MESSAGE003 - Channels begins with '/' and contains valid characters (see long text).

SAMC_MESSAGE003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAMC_MESSAGE - Message texts for ABAP Messaging Channels

• Message number: 003

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SAMC_MESSAGE003 - Details

• The SAP error message SAMC_MESSAGE003 typically indicates that there is an issue with the naming convention of a channel in the SAP system. Specifically, it suggests 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 '/'.
  The channel name contains invalid characters that are not allowed by the naming conventions of the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check the Channel Name: Ensure that the channel name you are trying to create or modify starts with a '/'.
  Validate Characters: Make sure that the channel name contains only valid characters. Typically, valid characters include:
  Letters (A-Z, a-z)
  Numbers (0-9)
  Special characters like underscores (_) or hyphens (-), depending on the specific requirements of your SAP system.
  
  
  Modify the Channel Name: If the channel name does not meet the above criteria, modify it accordingly to comply with the naming