How To Fix MEPO281 - Item 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: 281

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO281 - Item text SAPscript formatting is lost when you change the texts. ?

  The SAP error message MEPO281 indicates that there is an issue with the formatting of item texts in SAPscript when changes are made to the texts in a purchasing document, such as a purchase order or a contract. This can occur when the text is modified, leading to the loss of any specific formatting that was previously applied.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that when you edit the item text in a purchasing document, the system may not retain the original SAPscript formatting. This can happen due to various reasons, including:
  
  Text Type Changes: If the text type is changed or if the text is copied from a different source that does not support the original formatting.
  System Limitations: The SAP system may have limitations in handling certain formatting features when texts are modified.
  Customizations: Custom developments or modifications in the SAP environment may interfere with the standard behavior of text handling.
  
  
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