How To Fix /SSB/SAC_UTILITY222 - Invalid OAuth Client Id;Special characters "'.><|; are not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SSB/SAC_UTILITY -

• Message number: 222

• Message text: Invalid OAuth Client Id;Special characters "'.><|; are not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SSB/SAC_UTILITY222 - Invalid OAuth Client Id;Special characters "'.><|; are not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /SSB/SAC_UTILITY222 Invalid OAuth Client Id; Special characters "'.><|; are not allowed indicates that there is an issue with the OAuth Client ID being used in your SAP system. This error typically arises when the Client ID contains invalid characters that are not permitted by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The OAuth Client ID you are trying to use contains special characters that are not allowed. According to the error message, characters such as ", ', ., >, <, |, and ; are not permitted.
  Configuration Error: The Client ID may have been incorrectly configured in the system or during the OAuth setup process.
  Copy-Paste Issues: Sometimes, copying and pasting the Client ID from another source can inadvertently include hidden characters or formatting issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Client ID: Review the OAuth Client ID you are using and ensure it does not contain any of the invalid characters mentioned in the error message. The Client ID should only contain alphanumeric characters and possibly underscores or hyphens, depending on the specific requirements of your SAP system.
  
  
  Update the Client ID: If the Client ID is invalid, you will need to create a new one that adheres to the allowed character set. This can typically be done in the SAP system's configuration settings for OAuth.
  
  
  Reconfigure OAuth Settings: If you have made changes to the Client ID, ensure that all related configurations (such as redirect URIs, scopes, etc.) are updated accordingly.
  
  
  Test the Configuration: After making the necessary changes, test the OAuth authentication process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for OAuth configuration to understand the requirements and restrictions for Client IDs.
  SAP Community: You can search for similar issues in the SAP Community forums, where other users may have encountered and resolved the same error.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the OAuth Client ID is correctly formatted and adheres to the allowed character set, you should be able to resolve this error.