How To Fix SF012 - & entry only allowed at the beginning of the sentence

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SF - SAPfind: Message Texts

• Message number: 012

• Message text: & entry only allowed at the beginning of the sentence

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SF012 - & entry only allowed at the beginning of the sentence ?

  The SAP error message SF012, which states "Entry only allowed at the beginning of the sentence," typically occurs in the context of SAP's text processing, particularly when dealing with text elements in various modules such as SAPscript or Smart Forms. This error indicates that the system expects a certain format for the text input, and the entry you are trying to make does not conform to that expected format.
  
  Cause:
  
  Text Formatting: The error usually arises when you attempt to enter text in a way that is not allowed by the system. For example, if you are trying to insert a new line or a new sentence in the middle of an existing sentence, the system may reject it.
  Incorrect Syntax: The text might contain characters or formatting that are not permitted at that point in the text.
  Contextual Restrictions: Certain fields or areas in SAP may have specific rules about how text can