How To Fix SCRL475 - The Component ID &1 must only contain uppercase characters, digits or _.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCRL - Messages for custom resuse libraries

• Message number: 475

• Message text: The Component ID &1 must only contain uppercase characters, digits or _.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCRL475 - The Component ID &1 must only contain uppercase characters, digits or _. ?

  The SAP error message SCRL475 indicates that there is an issue with the Component ID you are trying to use. Specifically, the error states that the Component ID must only contain uppercase characters (A-Z), digits (0-9), or underscores (_). This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a component in the SAP system, and the Component ID you provided does not meet the required format.
  Cause:
  The cause of this error is that the Component ID you entered contains invalid characters. This could be due to:
  
  Lowercase letters (a-z)
  Special characters (e.g., spaces, punctuation)
  Any other characters that are not uppercase letters, digits, or underscores
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Component ID: Review the Component ID you are trying to use and ensure that it only contains:
  
  Uppercase letters (A-Z)
  Digits (0-9)
  Underscores (_)
  
  
  
  Modify the Component ID: If the Component ID contains any invalid characters, modify it to conform to the required format. For example:
  
  Change myComponent1 to MYCOMPONENT1
  Change Component-1 to COMPONENT_1
  
  
  
  Re-enter the Component ID: After making the necessary changes, re-enter the Component ID in the relevant SAP transaction or configuration screen.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After correcting the Component ID, try to save or execute the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for guidelines on naming conventions for components and other identifiers.
  SAP Community: You can search for discussions or ask questions in the SAP Community forums if you encounter further issues or need clarification.
  Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with the naming conventions used in your organization or project to avoid similar errors in the future.
  
  By ensuring that your Component ID adheres to the specified format, you should be able to resolve the SCRL475 error and proceed with your work in SAP.