How To Fix SOTR_MESS321 - The parameters in the text were not defined according to the rules

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOTR_MESS - Messages in and for the Online Text Repository

• Message number: 321

• Message text: The parameters in the text were not defined according to the rules

What causes this issue?

The following rules apply for parameter names:
Parameters must be enclosed in '&'.
Parameters must begin with a letter
Only the letters A-Z, a-z, numbers and underscore are allowed as
characters.
A '&' must be coded as a '&&'.
Text is scanned from left to right.

System Response

You cannot save the text.

How to fix this error?

Code the parameters according to these rules.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOTR_MESS321 - The parameters in the text were not defined according to the rules ?

  The SAP error message SOTR_MESS321, which states "The parameters in the text were not defined according to the rules," typically occurs in the context of SAPscript or Smart Forms when there is an issue with the formatting or definition of parameters in the text elements of a form or document.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Parameter Definition: The parameters used in the text elements may not be defined correctly according to the expected syntax or rules.
  Missing Parameters: Some parameters that are referenced in the text may not be defined or passed correctly.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the parameters being used may not match the expected type in the text element.
  Syntax Errors: There may be syntax errors in the way the parameters are referenced in the text.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Parameter Definitions: Review the definitions of the parameters in the form or script. Ensure that all parameters are defined correctly and are available in the context where they are being used.
  Verify Syntax: Ensure that the syntax used to reference the parameters in the text elements follows the correct format. For example, in SAPscript, parameters are usually referenced with an ampersand (&) followed by the parameter name.
  Data Type Validation: Check that the data types of the parameters match what is expected in the text. If a parameter is expected to be a string, ensure that it is not being passed as a numeric type, and vice versa.
  Test with Sample Data: If possible, test the form or script with sample data to see if the error persists. This can help isolate whether the issue is with the data being passed or with the form/script itself.
  Debugging: Use the debugging tools available in SAP to step through the execution of the form or script to identify where the error occurs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for SAPscript or Smart Forms for detailed guidelines on parameter definitions and usage.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SMARTFORMS (for Smart Forms) or SE71 (for SAPscript) to access and modify the forms.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.