How To Fix TD315 - A value must follow symbol "&"

TD315 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TD - SAPscript: Text editor, composer, forms, styles and fonts

• Message number: 315

• Message text: A value must follow symbol "&"

What causes this issue?

When parsing the fontmetrics file, a certain symbol or key word was
read which must always be followed by a value. The value, however, was
not found.

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?

Please check the syntax of the fontmetrics file and change the file if
necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD315 - A value must follow symbol "&" ?

  The SAP error message TD315, which states "A value must follow symbol '&'," typically occurs in the context of text elements or message texts in SAP, particularly when using the text symbols in the SAPscript or Smart Forms. This error indicates that there is a syntax issue where the system expects a value to follow the ampersand (&) symbol, which is used to denote variables or placeholders in text elements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Value: The most common cause is that there is an ampersand (&) in the text that does not have a corresponding variable or value defined. For example, if you have &VAR& in your text but VAR is not defined or is empty, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Syntax: There may be a syntax error in how the text is defined, such as an extra ampersand or incorrect placement of the variable.
  Uninitialized Variables: If the variable that is supposed to replace the