How To Fix WFE_REQUEST_CRM214 - ID &1 must start with A-Z or a-z

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WFE_REQUEST_CRM - Web Financials Forms: CRM Request Category Editor

• Message number: 214

• Message text: ID &1 must start with A-Z or a-z

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFE_REQUEST_CRM214 - ID &1 must start with A-Z or a-z ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WFE_REQUEST_CRM214: ID &1 must start with A-Z or a-z
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when an ID (usually a business object ID, request ID, or similar identifier) is provided or generated in a workflow or CRM process, and the first character of this ID is not an alphabetic character (A-Z or a-z). SAP expects IDs to start with a letter, but the system encountered an ID starting with a number, special character, or other invalid character.
  This validation is often enforced in CRM or workflow scenarios where IDs are used as keys or identifiers that must conform to certain naming conventions.
  
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  Creating or processing a workflow request or CRM document where the ID is generated or passed incorrectly.
  Custom code or user input that generates an ID starting with a digit or special character.
  Integration scenarios where external systems send IDs that do not comply with SAP naming rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the ID Generation Logic:
  
  Review the code, configuration, or user input that generates or assigns the ID.
  Ensure the ID always starts with an alphabetic character (A-Z or a-z).
  If the ID is generated programmatically, add logic to prepend a letter if the first character is not alphabetic.
  
  
  
  Validate Input Data:
  
  If the ID comes from user input or external systems, implement validation to reject or correct IDs that do not start with a letter.
  
  
  
  Adjust Custom Code or Enhancements:
  
  If you have custom enhancements or user exits that manipulate IDs, verify and fix them to comply with this rule.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow or CRM Configuration:
  
  Sometimes, the error can be triggered by incorrect configuration in workflow templates or CRM request types. Verify that the IDs used in these configurations meet the naming requirements.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This error is related to SAP CRM and Workflow Engine (WFE) components.
  The message class WFE_REQUEST_CRM214 indicates it is a workflow or CRM request validation message.
  SAP enforces this rule to maintain consistency and avoid issues with identifiers in the system.
  If you are integrating with external systems, ensure that the interface mappings transform IDs to valid formats.
  
  
  Example:
  If the system tries to create a request with ID 123ABC, it will fail because it starts with 1 (a digit). Changing it to A123ABC or REQ123ABC will resolve the error.
  
  If you need help identifying where the ID is generated or how to fix it in your specific scenario, please provide more details about the process or transaction where the error occurs.