[DEFECT] Magic variables cannot have leading or trailing spaces

[dylanjm]

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Defect Description

Describe the defect

What did you expect to see happen?

<variable> npp_capacity </variable>

Should work

What did you see instead?

It errors out.

Do you have a suggested fix for the development team?

Strip leading and trailing spaces from magic variables

Describe how to Reproduce Steps to reproduce the behavior:

Screenshots and Input Files Please attach the input file(s) that generate this error. The simpler the input, the faster we can find the issue.

Platform (please complete the following information):

• OS: [e.g. iOS]
• Version: [e.g. 22]
• Dependencies Installation: [CONDA or PIP]

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• [ ] 4. If it is a defect, can it cause wrong results for users? If so an email needs to be sent to the users.
• [ ] 5. Is a rationale provided? (Such as explaining why the improvement is needed or why current code is wrong.)

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