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

WFE_REQUEST_CRM214 - Overview

• 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