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Published Jun. 30, 2025

Pagination start parameter name showing error when using special characters

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Pooja Bhambani

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Issue

  • 'Invalid character found' error throw when using special characters in the Pagination start parameter name.
  • Steps to reproduce:
    1. Navigate to the Search Result widget > Configurations.
    2. Change the pagination start parameter name using Japanese characters.
    3. Change Pagination Delta 1 > Save.
    4. Add at least 2 contents
    5. Search Bar > test
    6. Select the 2nd results page.
    Expected Result: It successfully returns a second results page.
    Actual Result: HTTP Status 400 - Bad Request error showing up.

Environment

  • Liferay DXP 7.2

Resolution

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