How To Fix CM_EHCSM_SPC_API_CMN012 - No formatting tag in tag column; changed to &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHCSM_SPC_API_CMN - Messages specific for specification access API

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No formatting tag in tag column; changed to &1

What causes this issue?

The message ID is used in the specification management API when an
initial SAP<LS>script</> tag column is found by the method and this tag
column is changed to &V1&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHCSM_SPC_API_CMN012 - No formatting tag in tag column; changed to &1 ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHCSM_SPC_API_CMN012 indicates that there is an issue with the formatting tags in the tag column of a specific data structure or configuration. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Enterprise HCM (Human Capital Management) solutions, particularly when dealing with the Employee Self-Service (ESS) or Manager Self-Service (MSS) applications.
  
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that the system expected a formatting tag in the tag column but did not find one. This could be due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Formatting Tags: The data being processed does not contain the required formatting tags, which are necessary for the system to interpret the data correctly.
  Incorrect Data Configuration: The configuration of the data structure may be incorrect, leading to the absence of expected tags.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or version, it may not have retained the necessary formatting tags.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or