How To Fix DA169 - Row &1: Line feed not allowed in control printout '&2 &3'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DA - Dictionary: Compare, distribution, timer, instantiation

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Row &1: Line feed not allowed in control printout '&2 &3'

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

In a control structure {x$control_expr$ ... $}, there may not be a line
feed within '{x$control_expr$'. A line feed cannot be masked with '\'
either.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DA169 - Row &1: Line feed not allowed in control printout '&2 &3' ?

  The SAP error message DA169 indicates that there is an issue with the formatting of a control printout, specifically that a line feed (newline character) is not allowed in the specified control printout. This error typically arises when the data being processed contains unexpected line breaks, which can disrupt the formatting of the output.
  Cause:
  
  Line Feed Characters: The most common cause of this error is the presence of line feed characters (newline characters) in the data that is being printed. This can happen if the data is being pulled from a source that includes these characters, such as user input or external files.
  Incorrect Formatting: The control printout may have been incorrectly formatted, leading to the inclusion of line breaks where they are not permitted.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have inadvertently entered data with line breaks in fields that are not supposed to contain them.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Input: Review the data being processed for the control printout. Look for any fields that may contain line feed characters and remove them. This can often be done by using string manipulation functions to replace or remove newline characters.
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks in the data entry process to prevent users from entering line breaks in fields that should not contain them.
  Modify Control Printout: If the control printout is being generated from a custom program or report, review the code to ensure that it handles line breaks appropriately. You may need to adjust the logic to either strip out line feeds or handle them in a way that complies with the formatting requirements.
  Use SAP Tools: Utilize SAP tools such as transaction codes (e.g., SE38 for reports) to debug and analyze the program that generates the control printout. Look for any areas where line feeds might be introduced.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific control printout you are working with to understand its formatting requirements and constraints.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the error does not recur and that the control printout is generated correctly.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes of the line feed issue and ensuring proper data handling, you should be able to resolve the DA169 error and successfully generate the control printout.