How To Fix /SMB/CENTRALDATA038 - ID &1 is not allowed (numbers/characters with maximum length &2 allowed)

/SMB/CENTRALDATA038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CENTRALDATA -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: ID &1 is not allowed (numbers/characters with maximum length &2 allowed)

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/SMB/CENTRALDATA038 - Details

• The SAP error message /SMB/CENTRALDATA038 ID &1 is not allowed (numbers/characters with maximum length &2 allowed) typically indicates that there is an issue with the format or length of an identifier (ID) that you are trying to use in a specific transaction or process within the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of data management or configuration tasks.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The ID you are trying to use may contain invalid characters that are not permitted by the system.
  Exceeding Length: The ID exceeds the maximum length specified by the system. Each ID type in SAP has a defined maximum length, and if your input exceeds this, the error will be triggered.
  Incorrect Format: The ID may not conform to the expected format (e.g., it may need to be numeric only, or it may need to start with a specific character).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check ID Format: Review the ID you are trying to