How To Fix ED099 - Message & still contains & as placeholder

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Message & still contains & as placeholder

What causes this issue?

'$' still occurs as a space holder in a message. Only
'&' is now allowed.

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?

Please replace the space holder '$' with '&'.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED099 - Message & still contains & as placeholder ?

  The SAP error message ED099, which states "Message & still contains & as placeholder," typically indicates that there is an issue with the message formatting in the SAP system. This error occurs when a message that is supposed to be displayed to the user still contains placeholders (represented by "&") that have not been replaced with actual values.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The placeholders in the message are not being populated with the required data. This can happen if the data that should replace the placeholders is missing or not being fetched correctly.
  Incorrect Message Configuration: The message might be incorrectly configured in the message class or the message text might not be set up properly.
  Programming Errors: If the message is being generated through custom code (e.g., ABAP), there may be a programming error that prevents the correct values from being passed to the message.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Message Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SE91 (Message Class) and check the message number associated with ED099.
  Ensure that the message text is correctly defined and that the placeholders are intended to be used.
  
  
  
  Review the Code:
  
  If the message is generated through custom code, review the relevant ABAP code to ensure that the correct values are being passed to the message.
  Make sure that all required parameters are being populated before the message is displayed.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the code where the message is generated to see what values are being passed and why they might be missing.
  
  
  
  Check Data Availability:
  
  Ensure that the data that should replace the placeholders is available and correctly fetched from the database or other sources.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the message or its intended use, consult SAP documentation or reach out to SAP support for clarification.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Classes: In SAP, messages are organized into message classes. Each message class can contain multiple messages, and each message can have placeholders.
  Placeholders: Placeholders are used in messages to dynamically insert values at runtime. They are typically represented by "&" followed by a number (e.g., &1, &2).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE91 (Message Class), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SE37 (Function Module) to investigate further.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.