How To Fix SWDP_AUTHORING_MESS010 - Text contains forbidded characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWDP_AUTHORING_MESS - Messages Authoring Environment ABAP Web Dynpro

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Text contains forbidded characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWDP_AUTHORING_MESS010 - Text contains forbidded characters ?

  The SAP error message SWDP_AUTHORING_MESS010 indicates that there are forbidden characters present in the text you are trying to use in the SAP Web Dynpro application. This error typically occurs during the authoring or development phase when you are working with UI elements, such as labels, descriptions, or other text fields.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of characters in the text that are not allowed by the SAP system. These forbidden characters can include:
  
  Special characters (e.g., &, %, $, #, etc.)
  Control characters
  Certain punctuation marks
  Characters that are not part of the defined character set for the application
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Forbidden Characters: Review the text you are trying to input and look for any special characters or symbols that may not be allowed. 
  
  
  Remove or Replace Characters: 
  
  Remove any forbidden characters from the text.
  If necessary, replace them with acceptable alternatives. For example, if you have an ampersand (&), you might replace it with "and".
  
  
  
  Use Valid Text: Ensure that the text you are using adheres to the guidelines for valid input in SAP Web Dynpro. This typically means using alphanumeric characters and basic punctuation.
  
  
  Check Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or guidelines for the specific Web Dynpro component you are working with to understand the allowed character set.
  
  
  Test Changes: After making the necessary changes, test the application again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to Web Dynpro and text handling for any updates or specific guidelines.
  Character Encoding: Ensure that the character encoding settings in your development environment are correctly configured to avoid issues with character representation.
  Web Dynpro Development Guidelines: Familiarize yourself with the best practices for developing Web Dynpro applications, which may include recommendations on text handling and character usage.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.