How To Fix KX248 - Insert variable & in target text

KX248 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KX - EC-EIS/EC-BP: Data basis, data collection

• Message number: 248

• Message text: Insert variable & in target text

What causes this issue?

The source text for this translation contains text variable &V1&.
This variable must also be contained in the target text.

System Response

Translation terminated.

How to fix this error?

Enter text string '&V1&' in the target text.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX248 - Insert variable & in target text ?

  The SAP error message KX248, which states "Insert variable & in target text," typically occurs in the context of SAP's configuration or customization processes, particularly when dealing with text elements or messages that require variable substitution.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises when a text element (like a message or a label) is expected to include a variable (denoted by the "&" symbol), but the variable is either not defined or not properly referenced in the target text. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Missing Variable Definition: The variable that should be inserted into the text is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Text Element Configuration: The text element may not be correctly configured to include the variable.
  Translation Issues: If the text is being translated, the variable may not have been included in the translated version.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KX248 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Variable Definition:
  
  Ensure that the variable referenced in the