How To Fix /UI2/SAP_NWBC017 - Do not use apostrophes in theme names

/UI2/SAP_NWBC017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI2/SAP_NWBC -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Do not use apostrophes in theme names

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI2/SAP_NWBC017 - Do not use apostrophes in theme names ?

  The SAP error message /UI2/SAP_NWBC017 indicates that there is an issue with the naming of themes in the SAP system, specifically that apostrophes (single quotes) should not be used in theme names. This error typically arises when a user attempts to create or modify a theme in the SAP Fiori Launchpad or SAP GUI and includes an apostrophe in the theme name.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the inclusion of an apostrophe in the theme name. SAP has certain restrictions on the characters that can be used in theme names, and apostrophes are not allowed due to potential issues with parsing and processing the names in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Rename the Theme: If you are trying to create or modify a theme, ensure that the name does not contain any apostrophes. Replace any apostrophes with alternative characters, such as underscores (_) or hyphens