How To Fix SRT_WSP437 - Invalid character "&2" in SOAP application name "&1"

SRT_WSP437 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_WSP - Messages for SRT WSP

• Message number: 437

• Message text: Invalid character "&2" in SOAP application name "&1"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WSP437 - Invalid character "&2" in SOAP application name "&1" ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WSP437 indicates that there is an invalid character in the SOAP application name. This error typically occurs when the application name provided in the SOAP request contains characters that are not allowed according to the naming conventions defined by SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The SOAP application name (usually specified in the WSDL or in the SOAP header) contains special characters or spaces that are not permitted.
  The application name may include characters such as &, %, #, or other non-alphanumeric characters that are not valid in this context.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the SOAP Application Name:
  
  Review the SOAP request and identify the application name being used.
  Ensure that the application name consists only of valid characters (typically alphanumeric characters and underscores).
  
  
  
  Modify the Application Name:
  
  If you have control over the SOAP request, modify the application name to remove any invalid characters.
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