How To Fix ED523 - Source text was formatted

ED523 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 523

• Message text: Source text was formatted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED523 - Source text was formatted ?

  The SAP error message ED523, which states "Source text was formatted," typically occurs in the context of text processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with formatted texts in SAPscript or Smart Forms. This error indicates that the system encountered an issue with the formatting of the source text, which may prevent it from being processed correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Formatting: The source text may contain formatting that is not supported or is incorrectly specified.
  Special Characters: The presence of special characters or control characters that are not handled properly can lead to this error.
  Text Length: The text might exceed the maximum length allowed for a particular field or format.
  Incompatible Data Types: The data being processed may not match the expected data type for the field or format.
  Missing Text Elements: If the text elements referenced in the formatting are missing or not defined, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Formatting: Review the source text for