How To Fix SRM_SP_URL002 - URL contains invalid characters

SRM_SP_URL002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_SP_URL - Message class for service provider URL

• Message number: 002

• Message text: URL contains invalid characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRM_SP_URL002 - URL contains invalid characters ?

  The SAP error message SRM_SP_URL002 indicates that a URL being processed contains invalid characters. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when the system is trying to access a URL that does not conform to the expected format or contains characters that are not allowed.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Characters: The URL may contain spaces, special characters, or other invalid characters that are not permitted in a URL.
  Encoding Issues: Certain characters in the URL may need to be URL-encoded. For example, spaces should be replaced with %20, and other special characters should be encoded appropriately.
  Configuration Errors: There may be misconfigurations in the system settings or in the way URLs are constructed in the application.
  User Input: If the URL is being generated based on user input, the input may not be validated properly, leading to invalid URLs.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the URL: Review the URL that is causing the error. Look for