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

TD816 - Overview

• 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: