How To Fix SD762 - No end-format tag for format character &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD - Online doc., terminology, translation, help

• Message number: 762

• Message text: No end-format tag for format character &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD762 - No end-format tag for format character & ?

  The SAP error message SD762 "No end-format tag for format character &" typically occurs in the context of SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) when there is an issue with the formatting of a text or a string in a report, output, or document. This error indicates that the system has encountered a format character (like a placeholder for a variable) that does not have a corresponding end tag, which is necessary for proper formatting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing End-Format Tag: The most common cause is that a format character (like & for a variable) is used in a text element or output format without a corresponding end tag. For example, if you have a format character that starts a formatting sequence but does not have a matching end character, the system will throw this error.
  Incorrect Text Element Configuration: If you are using text elements in smart forms or SAPscript, the configuration might be incorrect,