How To Fix 5C191 - Global symbol &1 is displayed in text element

5C191 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Global symbol &1 is displayed in text element

What causes this issue?

The universal symbol &V1& is displayed in text element &V2& of the
window MAIN.

System Response

The symbol has the same value each time text element &V2& is displayed.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C191 - Global symbol &1 is displayed in text element ?

  The SAP error message 5C191, which states "Global symbol &1 is displayed in text element," typically occurs when there is an issue with the text elements in your SAP program or report. This error indicates that a global symbol (variable or field) is being referenced in a text element (like a text symbol or a message) but is not defined or recognized in that context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Global Symbol: The global symbol referenced in the text element is not defined in the program or is not accessible in the context where it is being used.
  Scope Issues: The symbol may be defined in a different scope or context that is not visible to the text element.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the name of the global symbol, leading to it not being recognized.
  Missing Declarations: The global symbol may not have been declared properly in the program.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Symbol Definition: Ensure that the