How To Fix /UI2/NWBC_CFG008 - Domain /UI2/NWBC_CFG_PATH_FILTER forbids value &1 in its external format

/UI2/NWBC_CFG008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI2/NWBC_CFG -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Domain /UI2/NWBC_CFG_PATH_FILTER forbids value &1 in its external format

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI2/NWBC_CFG008 - Domain /UI2/NWBC_CFG_PATH_FILTER forbids value &1 in its external format ?

  The SAP error message /UI2/NWBC_CFG008 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the path filter in the SAP NetWeaver Business Client (NWBC). Specifically, the error message states that the domain /UI2/NWBC_CFG_PATH_FILTER forbids a certain value, which is represented by &1. This typically means that the value being used does not comply with the allowed values defined in the configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The value being passed does not match the expected format or is not included in the allowed list of values for the path filter.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they might be trying to use a path that is not permitted by the current configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it might not have been set up correctly in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration settings for NWBC.
  Look for the settings related