How To Fix SRT_WSP147 - Characters &2 are not permitted in string "&1"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_WSP - Messages for SRT WSP

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Characters &2 are not permitted in string "&1"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WSP147 - Characters &2 are not permitted in string "&1" ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WSP147 indicates that there are invalid characters in a string that is being processed, specifically in the context of web service communication. The message typically appears when the system encounters characters that are not allowed in a specific field or parameter.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of invalid characters in a string that is being sent or received in a web service call. This can happen due to:
  
  Special characters that are not permitted in the context of the web service.
  Incorrectly formatted data being sent to or received from the web service.
  Data that does not conform to the expected format or encoding.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Source of the Data: Determine where the string is coming from. This could be user input, data from a database, or a response from another web service.
  
  
  Validate Input Data: Ensure that the data being sent to the web service does not contain any invalid characters. You may need to implement validation checks to filter out or replace invalid characters.
  
  
  Check Web Service Documentation: Review the web service documentation to understand the expected format and allowed characters for the parameters being used.
  
  
  Use Encoding: If the data includes special characters that are valid in other contexts (like HTML or XML), ensure that you are properly encoding the data before sending it to the web service.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the web service call to see the exact data being sent and identify which characters are causing the issue.
  
  
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your application to catch such errors and provide meaningful feedback to users or logs for further analysis.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Web Service Standards: Familiarize yourself with web service standards (like SOAP or REST) and the specific requirements for data formats (like XML or JSON) to ensure compliance.
  Testing Tools: Use tools like Postman or SOAP UI to test web service calls independently of your application to isolate the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the SRT_WSP147 error in your SAP environment.