How To Fix /PM0/3FT_MESSAGES036 - Source text end was expected but &1 was read

/PM0/3FT_MESSAGES036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/3FT_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Source text end was expected but &1 was read

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/3FT_MESSAGES036 - Source text end was expected but &1 was read ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/3FT_MESSAGES036 indicates that there is an issue with the source text in a specific context, typically related to the processing of text elements in SAP. The message states that the end of the source text was expected, but instead, a different character or element (represented by &1) was encountered.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Malformed Text Elements: The source text may be incorrectly formatted or incomplete, leading to an unexpected character being read.
  Coding Errors: If you are working with custom code or enhancements, there may be a syntax error or logical error in the way text elements are being handled.
  Data Corruption: There could be issues with the data being processed, such as corruption or unexpected characters in the text fields.
  Language Settings: If the text is language-dependent, there might be issues with the language settings or missing translations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can