How To Fix UWS_SURVEY_FORM_GUI025 - ID can only contain numbers, uppercase letters and underscores

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UWS_SURVEY_FORM_GUI -

• Message number: 025

• Message text: ID can only contain numbers, uppercase letters and underscores

What causes this issue?

For technical reasons the ID can only contain the following characters:
'_0123456789ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ'.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UWS_SURVEY_FORM_GUI025 - ID can only contain numbers, uppercase letters and underscores ?

  The SAP error message "UWS_SURVEY_FORM_GUI025 ID can only contain numbers, uppercase letters and underscores" typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an ID in the SAP system that does not conform to the required naming conventions. This error is specifically related to the format of the ID you are using, which must adhere to certain rules.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the ID you are trying to use contains:
  
  Lowercase letters
  Special characters (e.g., spaces, punctuation)
  Any other characters that are not numbers (0-9), uppercase letters (A-Z), or underscores (_)
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the ID: Review the ID you are trying to use and ensure it only contains:
  
  Uppercase letters (A-Z)
  Numbers (0-9)
  Underscores (_)
  
  
  
  Modify the ID: If the ID contains any invalid characters, modify it to comply with the naming conventions. For example:
  
  Change my_id to MY_ID
  Change Survey 1 to SURVEY_1
  Remove any special characters or spaces.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the operation: After making the necessary changes to the ID, try to perform the operation again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with the specific naming conventions required by your SAP system, as they may vary based on the module or application you are working with.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more details on naming conventions and restrictions for IDs in your specific context.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create or modify IDs in the system, as this can sometimes lead to errors if not properly configured.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create or modify the ID in your SAP system.