How To Fix /SAPAPO/ADV063 - Manually insert a space before or after a parenthesis

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ADV -

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Manually insert a space before or after a parenthesis

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ADV063 - Manually insert a space before or after a parenthesis ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ADV063 typically relates to formatting issues in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) within SAP. This specific error indicates that there is a formatting problem in the text or comments where parentheses are used. The system requires that there be a space before or after parentheses to ensure proper readability and adherence to formatting standards.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the text or comments entered in the system do not follow the required formatting rules. Specifically, it occurs when:
  
  There is no space before an opening parenthesis (.
  There is no space after a closing parenthesis ).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to manually edit the text or comments where the error is occurring. Here are the steps to fix it:
  
  
  Identify the Text Field: Locate the specific text field or comment section where the error is being reported.
  
  
  Edit the Text: 
  
  Ensure that there is a space before any opening parenthesis (.
  Ensure that there is a space after any closing parenthesis ).
  
  For example:
  
  Incorrect: This is a test(Example)
  Correct: This is a test (Example)
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes and re-attempt the operation that triggered the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Best Practices: Always follow formatting guidelines when entering text in SAP to avoid such errors. This includes using spaces appropriately around punctuation marks.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or guidelines for text formatting in APO to understand other potential formatting rules that may apply.
  User Training: If this error occurs frequently, consider providing training or guidelines to users on how to properly format text in SAP.
  
  By adhering to these formatting rules, you can prevent the /SAPAPO/ADV063 error from occurring in the future.