How To Fix RSWADMDERR2124 - Adjacent hyphens exist within comment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSWADMDERR2 - BEx Web applications: Error messages for XML/HTML-Parsing

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Adjacent hyphens exist within comment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSWADMDERR2124 - Adjacent hyphens exist within comment ?

  The SAP error message RSWADMDERR2124 indicates that there are adjacent hyphens in a comment field within the SAP system. This error typically arises when you are trying to enter or process comments in certain transactions or reports, and the system has a validation rule that disallows consecutive hyphens.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the comment text contains two or more hyphens (--) in a row. This is often a requirement to prevent potential issues with parsing or interpreting the comment text, especially in contexts where comments may be processed as SQL queries or similar.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check the comment field where the error occurred and ensure that there are no adjacent hyphens. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Edit the Comment: Go to the comment field that triggered the error and look for any instances of consecutive hyphens. Replace them with a single hyphen or remove them entirely.
  
  
  Validation: After making the changes, validate the comment to ensure that it complies with the system's requirements.
  
  
  Reprocess: Once the comment is corrected, try to save or process the transaction again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Check the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for your specific SAP module to understand more about comment field restrictions.
  Transaction Codes: If you are working with specific transaction codes (like those related to reporting or data entry), refer to the documentation for those transactions to see if there are any additional formatting rules.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If you frequently encounter this issue, consider discussing with your SAP development team about implementing a user exit or BAdI (Business Add-In) to handle comment validation more gracefully.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your work in SAP.