How To Fix E2042 - String '&' not found in the displayed version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 042

• Message text: String '&' not found in the displayed version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E2042 - String '&' not found in the displayed version ?

  The SAP error message E2042, which states "String '&' not found in the displayed version," typically occurs when there is an issue with the translation or text elements in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific string or text element that is expected to be present in the current language or version of the application.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Elements: The string or text element referenced by the '&' symbol is not defined in the system for the current language or version.
  Translation Issues: The text may exist in other languages but not in the one currently being used.
  Development or Customization: If the application has been customized or developed, the string may not have been properly defined or translated.
  Transport Issues: If the text elements were transported from one system to another, there may have been an issue during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Text Elements: 
  
  Go to transaction SE63 (Translation) and check if the string is defined for the relevant language.
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the text element exists in the relevant table or structure.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Translations:
  
  If the string is missing, you can add the necessary translations using transaction SE63 or SE78 (for SAPscript forms).
  Ensure that the text is properly defined in the relevant language.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If the error is occurring in a custom program, review the code to ensure that all text elements are correctly referenced and defined.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and successfully transported.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings are correct and that the system is set to the appropriate language.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module or transaction where the error occurs for any known issues or fixes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the program execution to identify where the error is being triggered.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the E2042 error and implement a solution to resolve it.