How To Fix TD723 - The & character is not allowed in the format area

TD723 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 723

• Message text: The & character is not allowed in the format area

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD723 - The & character is not allowed in the format area ?

  The SAP error message TD723 indicates that the ampersand (&) character is not allowed in the format area of a text element. This error typically occurs when you are working with text elements in SAPscript or Smart Forms, where certain characters have specific meanings or restrictions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of the & character in a place where it is not permitted. In SAPscript and Smart Forms, the & character is used as a placeholder for variables or fields. If it is included in the format area (for example, in a text element or a format string) without being properly escaped or used as intended, it will trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TD723 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Text Element: Go to the text element where the error is occurring. Look for any instances of the & character.
  
  
  Remove or Replace the & Character: If the