How To Fix SABAPDEMOS111 - This is a message with a placeholder &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SABAPDEMOS - Messages for ABAP Example Programs

• Message number: 111

• Message text: This is a message with a placeholder &

What causes this issue?

Demonstration of a message long text with two placeholders: &V2& and
&V3&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SABAPDEMOS111 - This is a message with a placeholder & ?

  The SAP error message SABAPDEMOS111 is a placeholder message that indicates that a message is being generated with a placeholder (&) that has not been replaced with an actual value. This typically occurs in ABAP programs when a message is defined with placeholders, but the program does not provide the necessary values to replace those placeholders when the message is displayed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Value for Placeholder: The program is attempting to display a message that includes a placeholder (e.g., &1, &2, etc.), but the corresponding value has not been provided.
  Incorrect Message Handling: The logic in the ABAP code may not be correctly handling the message output, leading to the placeholder not being filled.
  Message Definition Issue: The message may be incorrectly defined in the message class, or the placeholders may not match the expected number of parameters.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the ABAP Code: Review the ABAP code where the message is being called. Ensure that the correct number of parameters is being passed to the message function. For example, if the message is defined with one placeholder (&1), make sure that a corresponding value is provided.
  Example:
  MESSAGE 'Your message text with a placeholder &1' USING 'actual_value'.
  
  
  Review Message Class: Check the message class in transaction SE91 to ensure that the message is defined correctly and that the placeholders are properly set up.
  
  
  Debugging: If you are unable to find the issue, consider using the debugger to step through the code and see where the message is being generated. This can help identify if the parameters are being set correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are using standard SAP programs or enhancements, consult the relevant SAP documentation or notes to see if there are known issues or updates related to the message.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the program to ensure that the message is displayed correctly with the appropriate values replacing the placeholders.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Classes: In SAP, messages are organized into message classes. Each message can have multiple placeholders, and the correct number of parameters must be provided when calling the message.
  ABAP Message Handling: Familiarize yourself with how messages are handled in ABAP, including the use of MESSAGE statements and the different types of messages (e.g., information, warning, error).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to the error message or the program you are working with. SAP Notes can provide patches or workarounds for known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message SABAPDEMOS111 and ensure that your program displays messages correctly.