How To Fix SE998 - Text contains formatting -> SAPscript editor

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 998

• Message text: Text contains formatting -> SAPscript editor

What causes this issue?

The text contains formatting that cannot be processed using the
continuous-text editor.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Use the SAPscript editor or the line editor to maintain the text.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE998 - Text contains formatting -> SAPscript editor ?

  The SAP error message SE998, which states "Text contains formatting," typically occurs when you are trying to edit or save a text element in the SAPscript editor that contains formatting that is not supported or is incorrectly applied. This can happen when you are working with text elements in SAPscript forms, and the editor encounters unexpected formatting characters or sequences.
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Formatting: The text may contain formatting that is not recognized by the SAPscript editor, such as special characters or unsupported font styles.
  Copy-Paste Issues: If you copied text from another source (like a Word document or web page), it may have brought along hidden formatting that SAPscript cannot interpret.
  Incorrect Use of Control Characters: Control characters or escape sequences that are not properly formatted can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Remove Formatting: 
  
  Open the text element in the SAPscript editor.
  Manually remove any formatting by retyping the text or pasting it into a plain text editor (like Notepad) first to strip any formatting, then copy it back into the SAPscript editor.
  
  
  
  Check for Special Characters: 
  
  Look for any special characters or control characters that may not be supported and remove or replace them.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Editor: 
  
  Ensure you are using the correct editor for the text element. If you are using a different editor or tool, switch back to the SAPscript editor.
  
  
  
  Review SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may address specific formatting issues or bugs related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Test with Simple Text: 
  
  Try saving a simple text string without any formatting to see if the error persists. This can help isolate the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAPscript: SAPscript is a text processing tool used in SAP for designing and printing forms. It allows for the creation of formatted documents such as invoices, purchase orders, and other business documents.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to SAPscript, such as SE71 (SAPscript form maintenance) and SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink).
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for SAPscript for more detailed information on formatting and text handling.
  
  If the problem persists after trying these solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.