How To Fix WFE_REQUEST_CRM215 - ID &1 contains illegal characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 215

• Message text: ID &1 contains illegal characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFE_REQUEST_CRM215 - ID &1 contains illegal characters ?

  The SAP error message:
  WFE_REQUEST_CRM215 ID &1 contains illegal characters
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or CRM Web UI when an identifier (ID) contains characters that are not allowed according to the system's validation rules.
  
  Cause
  
  The ID field (represented by &1 in the message) contains characters that are not permitted.
  Illegal characters can include special characters, spaces, or any characters outside the allowed alphanumeric set.
  This often happens when user input or data from an external system is passed into SAP without proper validation or cleansing.
  In CRM scenarios, this can occur when an object ID, GUID, or other key fields are generated or transferred incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Identify the Field and Value:
  
  Check the exact value of the ID causing the error.
  The message will show the problematic ID in place of &1.
  
  
  
  Validate Allowed Characters:
  
  Confirm the allowed character set for the ID field.
  Usually, IDs should be alphanumeric and may allow underscores or hyphens, but not spaces or special characters like @, #, $, %, etc.
  
  
  
  Correct the Data:
  
  If the ID is user input, enforce validation on the input screen to prevent illegal characters.
  If the ID comes from an external system or interface, implement data cleansing or transformation before passing it to SAP.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code or Enhancements:
  
  If custom code or enhancements generate or manipulate IDs, review the logic to ensure it does not introduce illegal characters.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WFE_REQUEST_CRM215 for any known issues or patches.
  Example SAP Note: Sometimes SAP provides notes for workflow or CRM errors related to ID validation.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_DIAG to analyze workflow logs.
  Debug the workflow or CRM component where the ID is assigned or validated.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  SAP Workflow and CRM Integration:
  
  This error is common in SAP CRM Web UI or workflow scenarios where object IDs are passed between components.
  
  
  
  ID Format Standards:
  
  SAP often expects GUIDs or object keys in a specific format (e.g., hexadecimal strings without special characters).
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 - Workflow log display
  SWU3 - Workflow customizing
  CRMD_ORDER - CRM Order processing (if related to CRM)
  
  
  
  SAP Help and Forums:
  
  SAP Community forums and SAP Help Portal can provide additional insights.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  ID contains illegal characters (special chars, spaces, etc.)
  
  
  Solution
  Validate and cleanse ID input; correct data source; check custom code; apply SAP Notes
  
  
  Related
  SAP Workflow, CRM Web UI, object ID formats, transaction SWI1, SWI2_DIAG, CRMD_ORDER
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact ID value or context (e.g., which transaction or process triggers the error), I can help with more specific guidance.