How To Fix TD457 - & is not a valid text symbol

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 457

• Message text: & is not a valid text symbol

What causes this issue?

An error occurred in a &V4& command. The parameter "&V1&" is not a
valid text symbol name.

System Response

The command was not executed.

How to fix this error?

Select a valid text symbol name as a parameter and correct the text
command.
Valid text symbol names must be enclosed by the character "&". The name
enclosed in the ampersands should begin with a letter and may only
contain letters, digits, and the characters "-" (hyphen) and "_"
(underscore).
Examples: &SYST-UNAME&, &A1234&, &TEIL_SUMME&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD457 - & is not a valid text symbol ?

  The SAP error message TD457 indicates that a text symbol is not valid. This typically occurs when the system is unable to find a specific text symbol that is referenced in the program or configuration. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Symbol: The text symbol referenced in the program or configuration does not exist in the text pool.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The text symbol may exist, but it is not available in the language you are currently using.
  Transport Issues: If the text symbols were transported from one system to another, there may have been an issue during the transport process.
  Development Errors: The program or function module may have been incorrectly coded, leading to references to non-existent text symbols.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Text Symbols:
  
  Go to the transaction SE63 (Translation) or SE78 (SAPscript) to check if the text symbol exists in the relevant text pool.
  Ensure that the text symbol is defined for the correct language.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Text Symbols:
  
  If the text symbol is missing, you can create it in the relevant text pool.
  If it exists but is not in the correct language, you may need to translate it.
  
  
  
  Review Code:
  
  Check the ABAP code or configuration where the text symbol is being called. Ensure that the correct text symbol ID is being used.
  If you are a developer, you can use transaction SE80 or SE38 to find the program or function module and verify the references.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all objects were transported correctly.
  If necessary, re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that your user profile is set to the correct language. You can check this in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE63: For translation of text symbols.
  SE80: For object navigator to check programs and function modules.
  SE38: For executing and checking ABAP programs.
  SE78: For managing SAPscript forms and text elements.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on text symbols and their management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the TD457 error message in SAP.