How To Fix ED354 - Placeholders in message &1 are not numbered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 354

• Message text: Placeholders in message &1 are not numbered

What causes this issue?

You created a message with multiple ?<(>&<)>? placeholders.

System Response

The placeholders are not numbered. It is important to number the
placeholders so that the message can be translated in the correct order
in each language.

How to fix this error?

Add the consecutive numbers 1 to 4 to your placeholders.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED354 - Placeholders in message &1 are not numbered ?

  The SAP error message ED354, which states "Placeholders in message &1 are not numbered," typically occurs in the context of message handling in SAP applications, particularly when dealing with message classes and message texts. This error indicates that there are placeholders in the message text that are not properly numbered, which can lead to issues when the message is processed or displayed.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the message text defined in the message class contains placeholders (like &1, &2, etc.) that are not sequentially numbered. For example, if you have a message defined as "Error occurred: &1 and &2" but you only have one placeholder defined, or if the placeholders are not in the correct order, SAP will raise this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve the ED354 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Message Class:
  
  Go to transaction SE91 (Message Class).
  Enter the message class that is causing the error and display the messages.
  
  
  
  Review the Message Text:
  
  Look for the specific message number that corresponds to the error.
  Ensure that all placeholders in the message text are correctly numbered and match the expected number of parameters.
  
  
  
  Correct the Placeholders:
  
  If you find that the placeholders are not numbered correctly, update the message text to ensure that they are sequentially numbered (e.g., &1, &2, etc.).
  Make sure that the number of placeholders corresponds to the number of parameters being passed when the message is called.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, test the functionality that triggered the error to ensure that the message is now processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, remember to transport your changes to the appropriate systems (e.g., QA, Production) as needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Classes: In SAP, message classes are used to manage messages that can be displayed to users. Each message class can contain multiple messages, and each message can have multiple placeholders.
  Placeholders: Placeholders are used in messages to dynamically insert values at runtime. They are represented by &1, &2, etc., where the number corresponds to the order of the parameters passed to the message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE91 (Message Class), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SE37 (Function Module) to navigate and troubleshoot message-related issues effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ED354 error and ensure that your message texts are correctly formatted.