How To Fix TD816 - Error with HTML conversion of text &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 816

• Message text: Error with HTML conversion of text &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD816 - Error with HTML conversion of text & ?

  The SAP error message TD816, which indicates an error with HTML conversion of text, typically arises when there are issues with the formatting or content of the text being processed for HTML output. This can occur in various contexts, such as when generating emails, reports, or web content from SAP.
  Causes of TD816 Error
  
  
  Special Characters: The presence of special characters (like &, <, >, etc.) in the text that are not properly encoded for HTML can lead to this error. The & character, in particular, is often problematic because it is used to denote the beginning of an HTML entity.
  
  
  Invalid HTML Tags: If the text contains invalid or unrecognized HTML tags, it can cause conversion issues.
  
  
  Text Length: Sometimes, if the text exceeds certain length limits, it may lead to conversion errors.
  
  
  Encoding Issues: If the text is not in the expected character encoding (e.g., UTF-8), it may cause problems during conversion.
  
  
  SAP Notes: There may be specific bugs or issues related to the version of SAP you are using that have been documented in SAP Notes.
  
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check and Encode Special Characters: Ensure that any special characters in the text are properly encoded. For example, replace & with &amp;, < with &lt;, and > with &gt;.
  
  
  Validate HTML Content: Review the text for any invalid HTML tags or structures. Use a tool to validate the HTML if necessary.
  
  
  Limit Text Length: If applicable, try to reduce the length of the text being processed to see if that resolves the issue.
  
  
  Character Encoding: Ensure that the text is in the correct character encoding format. If you are unsure, convert the text to UTF-8.
  
  
  Review SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the program or function module that is generating the error to identify the exact cause.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for any guidelines on handling text and HTML conversion.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other technical forums where similar issues may have been discussed.
  Testing: If possible, create a test case with minimal text to isolate the problem and gradually add complexity to identify the specific cause of the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the TD816 error related to HTML conversion in SAP.