How To Fix SO2_TAGLIB020 - Name contains invalid character &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO2_TAGLIB - Editor for BSP Extensions

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Name contains invalid character &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO2_TAGLIB020 - Name contains invalid character &1 ?

  The SAP error message SO2_TAGLIB020 indicates that a name contains an invalid character. This error typically occurs in the context of using SAP's Web Dynpro or other UI technologies where naming conventions are strict.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a name (such as a variable name, component name, or any identifier) includes characters that are not allowed according to SAP's naming conventions. Common invalid characters include:
  
  Special characters (e.g., @, #, $, %, &, etc.)
  Spaces
  Leading or trailing spaces
  Non-alphanumeric characters
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you should:
  
  Identify the Name: Check the specific name that is causing the error. The error message should indicate which name contains the invalid character (represented by &1).
  Modify the Name: Change the name to conform to SAP's naming conventions. Ensure that:
  The name starts with a letter.
  It contains only alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9) and underscores (_).
  It does not contain any spaces or special characters.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After modifying the name, re-run