How To Fix PT075 - Footer does not contain a valid control character

PT075 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PT - Messages for ABAP print functions

• Message number: 075

• Message text: Footer does not contain a valid control character

What causes this issue?

You have entered an invalid combination '&<character>' in the footer.

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?

You can see the list of all valid combinations in the F1 help. To
display '&' plus any character, enter '&&' plus <character>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PT075 - Details

• The SAP error message PT075, which states "Footer does not contain a valid control character," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with HR-related data exports, particularly when generating or processing payroll results or reports.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by an issue with the formatting of the data file being processed. Specifically, it indicates that the footer of the file does not contain the expected control characters or formatting that SAP requires. This can happen due to:
  
  Corrupted Data File: The file may have been corrupted during transfer or generation.
  Incorrect File Format: The file may not adhere to the expected format, such as missing delimiters or control characters.
  Improper Configuration: The configuration settings for the payroll or data export process may not be set correctly, leading to improper file generation.
  Manual Edits: If the file was manually edited, it may have introduced errors or removed necessary control characters.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve