How To Fix SSFCOMPOSER305 - Unknown character &1.

SSFCOMPOSER305 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SSFCOMPOSER - Smart Forms: Composer Messages

• Message number: 305

• Message text: Unknown character &1.

What causes this issue?

Character &V1& is unknown.

System Response

Warning. The system displays the character '#' instead.

How to fix this error?

Do not use this character in the given environment (character set,
codepage).

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER305 - Unknown character &1. ?

  The SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER305 "Unknown character &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP Smart Forms or SAPscript when the system encounters a character that it does not recognize or cannot process. This can happen for various reasons, such as incorrect character encoding, unsupported characters in the text, or issues with the font settings.
  Causes:
  
  Unsupported Characters: The character in question may not be supported by the font being used in the Smart Form or SAPscript.
  Character Encoding Issues: There may be a mismatch in character encoding settings, leading to the system not recognizing certain characters.
  Incorrect Font Settings: The font used in the form may not include the character set required for the text being processed.
  Data Input Issues: The data being passed to the Smart Form or SAPscript may contain invalid or unexpected characters.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Character Encoding:
  
  Ensure that the character encoding settings in your SAP system are correctly configured. This includes checking the