How To Fix SWDP_WB_TOOL022 - You cannot use special characters in the & name

SWDP_WB_TOOL022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWDP_WB_TOOL - Web Dynpro: Messages for Workbench Tools

• Message number: 022

• Message text: You cannot use special characters in the & name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWDP_WB_TOOL022 - You cannot use special characters in the & name ?

  The SAP error message SWDP_WB_TOOL022 indicates that you are trying to use special characters in the name of an object (like a Web Dynpro component, view, or other related entities) that is not allowed. This error typically arises when naming conventions are not followed, as SAP has specific rules regarding the characters that can be used in object names.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the inclusion of special characters in the name of the object you are trying to create or modify. Special characters can include symbols like @, #, $, %, &, *, etc. SAP restricts the use of these characters to ensure consistency and compatibility across different systems and components.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Rename the Object: Change the name of the object to remove any special characters. Use only alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9) and underscores (_) or other allowed characters as per SAP naming conventions.
  
  
  Follow Naming Conventions: