How To Fix /UI2/FDM_PB_CHIP_XML106 - Property Name '&1' contains invalid characters, use [a-zA-Z0-9 _-+]

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI2/FDM_PB_CHIP_XML -

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Property Name '&1' contains invalid characters, use [a-zA-Z0-9 _-+]

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI2/FDM_PB_CHIP_XML106 - Property Name '&1' contains invalid characters, use [a-zA-Z0-9 _-+] ?

  The SAP error message /UI2/FDM_PB_CHIP_XML106 indicates that there is an issue with a property name in a UI5 application or Fiori app. Specifically, the property name contains invalid characters that do not conform to the expected naming conventions. The valid characters for property names are limited to alphanumeric characters (a-z, A-Z, 0-9), spaces, underscores (_), hyphens (-), and plus signs (+).
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one of the following:
  
  Invalid Characters: The property name includes characters that are not allowed, such as special characters (e.g., @, #, $, %, etc.) or punctuation marks.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the property name that introduces invalid characters.
  Configuration Issues: If the property name is being dynamically generated or configured, there may be an issue in the logic that constructs the name.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Property Name: Check the error message for the specific property name that is causing the issue. The placeholder &1 will be replaced with the actual property name in the error message.
  
  
  Review the Code: Look at the relevant code or configuration where the property name is defined. Ensure that it only contains valid characters as specified in the error message.
  
  
  Rename the Property: If the property name contains invalid characters, rename it to conform to the allowed character set. For example, if the property name is my@Property, change it to my_Property or myProperty.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary changes, test the application to ensure that the error is resolved and that the application functions as expected.
  
  
  Check for Dynamic Generation: If the property name is generated dynamically, review the logic that generates the name to ensure it adheres to the naming conventions.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check SAP's official documentation or SAP Notes for any specific guidelines or updates related to property naming conventions in UI5 or Fiori applications.
  Development Guidelines: Follow best practices for naming conventions in SAP UI5/Fiori development to avoid similar issues in the future.
  Debugging Tools: Use debugging tools available in the SAP Web IDE or Business Application Studio to trace the source of the error and identify where the invalid property name is being set.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your property names are compliant with SAP's requirements.