How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEXT_PARSER001 - Illegal character "&1" is found at offset &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEXT_PARSER -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Illegal character "&1" is found at offset &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEXT_PARSER001 - Illegal character "&1" is found at offset &2. ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEXT_PARSER001 Illegal character "&1" is found at offset &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system encounters an unexpected or illegal character in a text field that it is trying to parse. This can happen during data import, processing of text fields, or when handling certain documents.
  Cause:
  
  Illegal Characters: The error indicates that there is a character in the text that is not allowed or recognized by the system. This could be due to special characters, control characters, or characters that are not part of the expected character set.
  Data Format Issues: The data being processed may not conform to the expected format, leading to parsing errors.
  Encoding Problems: If the data is coming from an external source, there may be issues with character encoding (e.g., UTF-8 vs. ISO-8859-1).
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Problematic Data: Check the logs or the specific data that triggered the error. The error message provides an illegal character (&1) and its position (&2), which can help you locate the issue in the text.
  Clean the Data: Remove or replace the illegal character(s) in the text. You may need to sanitize the input data to ensure it only contains valid characters.
  Check Encoding: Ensure that the data is encoded correctly. If you are importing data from an external source, verify that the character encoding matches what SAP expects.
  Adjust Data Formats: If the data is being imported from a file or another system, ensure that the format adheres to SAP's requirements. This may involve modifying the source data or adjusting the import settings.
  Use SAP Tools: Utilize SAP's built-in tools for data validation and cleansing, if available, to help identify and correct issues in the data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Review the SAP TM documentation for guidelines on valid characters and data formats.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.