How To Fix TD410 - Character string & was not closed in the paragraph

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 410

• Message text: Character string & was not closed in the paragraph

What causes this issue?

The beginning of a character string was marked but not the end.

System Response

The character string was ended automatically at the end of the
paragraph.

How to fix this error?

A character string can be effective up to the end of a paragraph at a
maximum. If the end mark <H><(></><)></> of the character string has
been omitted, the end of the paragraph is used as the character string
end for text formatting. Please insert an end mark.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD410 - Character string & was not closed in the paragraph ?

  The SAP error message TD410 indicates that there is an issue with a character string in a text paragraph that has not been properly closed. This typically occurs in the context of text elements, such as those found in SAPscript or Smart Forms, where certain formatting characters or strings need to be properly opened and closed.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by:
  
  Unmatched Quotes: A string that starts with a quotation mark (e.g., " or ') but does not have a corresponding closing quotation mark.
  Improper Formatting: Special characters or formatting commands that are not correctly closed or are missing.
  Text Elements: Issues in text elements where the text is defined, such as in the SAPscript or Smart Forms.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TD410 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Text Elements: Go to the relevant text element (e.g., in SAPscript or Smart Forms) and review the text for any unmatched quotes or formatting commands.
  
  
  Correct Formatting: Ensure that all opening characters (like quotes, parentheses, etc.) have corresponding closing characters. For example:
  
  If you have a string like "Hello, it should be corrected to "Hello".
  If you are using special formatting commands, ensure they are properly closed.
  
  
  
  Use the Text Editor: If you are using the SAPscript text editor, use the syntax check feature to identify any issues in the text.
  
  
  Test Changes: After making corrections, save the changes and test the output to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Review Documentation: If you are unsure about the formatting rules, refer to the SAP documentation for SAPscript or Smart Forms for guidance on how to properly format text.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAPscript: A text processing tool in SAP that allows users to create and manage text elements for print layouts.
  Smart Forms: A more modern alternative to SAPscript that provides a graphical interface for designing forms and layouts.
  Debugging: If the error persists, consider using debugging tools in SAP to trace where the error is occurring in the program or form.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and fix the cause of the TD410 error in your SAP environment.