How To Fix MEPO089 - Text contains formatting -> SAPscript editor

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Text contains formatting -> SAPscript editor

What causes this issue?

The text contains formattings that cannot be represented using the
continuous text editor.

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?

To edit the text, invoke the SAPscript editor or the line editor.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO089 - Text contains formatting -> SAPscript editor ?

  The SAP error message MEPO089, which states "Text contains formatting -> SAPscript editor," typically occurs when there is an issue with the formatting of text in a SAPscript form. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when trying to print or display documents that utilize SAPscript forms.
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Improper Formatting: The text being processed contains formatting commands or special characters that are not recognized or are incorrectly used in the SAPscript.
  Incompatible Text Elements: The text elements in the SAPscript may have been copied from another source (like Word or another text editor) that introduced formatting that SAPscript cannot interpret.
  Missing or Incorrect Text Elements: If the text elements are not defined correctly in the SAPscript form, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MEPO089 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Text Elements:
  
  Go to the SAPscript form in transaction SE71.
  Review the text elements for any formatting issues. Ensure that there are no unsupported formatting commands or special characters.
  
  
  
  Remove Unsupported Formatting:
  
  If you have copied text from another source, paste it as plain text to remove any hidden formatting.
  Use the SAPscript editor to manually adjust the text and remove any unnecessary formatting.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Text Editor:
  
  Ensure that you are using the SAPscript editor for editing text elements. Avoid using external text editors that may introduce formatting issues.
  
  
  
  Check for Special Characters:
  
  Look for any special characters that may not be supported in SAPscript and replace them with appropriate alternatives.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes and test the output again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue continues, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAPscript: SAPscript is a text processing system used in SAP for creating and maintaining forms for print layout.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to SAPscript include SE71 (Form Painter), SE78 (SAPscript Forms), and SMARTFORMS (for Smart Forms).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to MEPO089 or SAPscript formatting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MEPO089 error in your SAP environment.