How To Fix EL466 - Placeholder missing in note text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EL - IS-U meter reading data processing

• Message number: 466

• Message text: Placeholder missing in note text

What causes this issue?

No placeholder (<LS>$</>) has been set in the note text (required for
an additional text).

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?

Add placeholder <LS>$</> to the note text.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EL466 - Placeholder missing in note text ?

  The SAP error message EL466 "Placeholder missing in note text" typically occurs when there is a problem with the configuration of a note or message in the SAP system. This error indicates that a placeholder, which is expected to be present in the note text, is missing. Placeholders are often used in SAP to dynamically insert values or information into messages or notes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Placeholders: The note text is expected to contain certain placeholders (like &1, &2, etc.) that are used to insert dynamic values. If these placeholders are not defined or are missing, the error will occur.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the message or note may be incorrect, leading to the absence of required placeholders.
  Transport Issues: If the note was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport that caused the placeholders to be lost.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Note Text: Review the note text in the relevant configuration or message class to ensure that all required placeholders are present. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE91 for message classes).
  Add Missing Placeholders: If you identify that placeholders are missing, add them to the note text as needed. Ensure that the placeholders correspond to the expected dynamic values.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to the message or note to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, validate the transport logs and ensure that all objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the relevant objects.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that address specific issues, and applying these notes may resolve the problem.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE91: Message Class Maintenance
  SE80: Object Navigator (to check related objects)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that may address this specific error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for message handling and placeholders to understand how they are used and configured.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.