How To Fix MEPO280 - Header text SAPscript formatting is lost when you change the texts.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Header text SAPscript formatting is lost when you change the texts.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO280 - Header text SAPscript formatting is lost when you change the texts. ?

  The SAP error message MEPO280 indicates that the header text formatting in SAPscript is lost when changes are made to the texts in a purchasing document (like a purchase order or contract). This can occur due to various reasons, primarily related to how the text is managed and formatted in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Text Management: The issue often arises when the text is edited in a way that does not preserve the original formatting. For example, if the text is copied and pasted from an external source, it may lose its formatting.
  SAPscript Limitations: SAPscript has specific formatting rules, and if the text is modified in a way that violates these rules, the formatting may be lost.
  Text Type: Different text types (e.g., long text, short text) may have different formatting capabilities. If the text type is changed, it may not support the same formatting as before.
  User Authorizations: Sometimes, user authorizations can restrict