How To Fix SO2_TAGLIB013 - & is not a valid object name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO2_TAGLIB - Editor for BSP Extensions

• Message number: 013

• Message text: & is not a valid object name

What causes this issue?

The object name can only consist of the characters A-Z, 0-9, '_' and
'/' and must not contain any spaces. The character '/' may only be used
as a namespace delimiter.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO2_TAGLIB013 - & is not a valid object name ?

  The SAP error message SO2_TAGLIB013 typically indicates that there is an issue with a tag library in the context of SAP Web Application Server (SAP WAS) or SAP NetWeaver. The specific message "is not a valid object name" suggests that the system is unable to find or recognize a specified object, which could be a tag library, a JSP file, or a related resource.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Tag Library Descriptor (TLD): The tag library descriptor file may be missing, incorrectly named, or not properly defined in the web application.
  Incorrect Configuration: The web application may not be correctly configured to reference the tag library.
  Deployment Issues: The application may not have been deployed correctly, leading to missing resources.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the version of the tag library and the version of the SAP system being used.
  Typographical Errors: There could be a typo in the reference to the tag library in the JSP or other configuration files.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check TLD Files: Ensure that the TLD files are present in the correct location and are properly defined. Verify that the file names and paths are correct.
  Review Configuration: Check the web.xml and other configuration files to ensure that the tag library is correctly referenced. Make sure that the URI used to reference the tag library matches the one defined in the TLD.
  Redeploy the Application: If there are deployment issues, try redeploying the application to ensure that all resources are correctly loaded.
  Check for Updates: Ensure that you are using compatible versions of the tag library and the SAP system. If necessary, update the tag library to a version that is compatible with your SAP environment.
  Debugging: Use debugging tools or logs to trace the exact point of failure. This can provide more context on what is causing the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for information on tag libraries and JSPs in SAP NetWeaver.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message SO2_TAGLIB013.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.