How To Fix PO666 - Error formatting (end of line). Page &1, Line &2, l_rc = &4

PO666 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 666

• Message text: Error formatting (end of line). Page &1, Line &2, l_rc = &4

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PO666 - Details

• The SAP error message PO666, which indicates an error in formatting (specifically "end of line"), typically occurs during the processing of a print layout or output format, such as when generating a purchase order (PO) or other documents. The error message provides specific details about the page and line number where the issue occurred, as well as a return code (l_rc).
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Layout Configuration: The layout of the document may not be correctly configured, leading to issues in how the data is formatted for output.
  Data Issues: There may be unexpected or malformed data in the fields being printed, which can cause formatting issues.
  Print Program Errors: The print program or smart form may have bugs or issues that lead to improper handling of the output.
  Character Set Issues: If the document contains characters that are not supported by the specified character set, it can lead to formatting errors.
  Page Size or Margins: Incorrect page