How To Fix UIU_TEXT020 - &1, &2: Formatted option must be selected for HTML-based texts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UIU_TEXT - generic text service

• Message number: 020

• Message text: &1, &2: Formatted option must be selected for HTML-based texts

What causes this issue?

You must have the <LS>Formatted </>option selected for HTML-based texts.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you want to prevent texts from being formatted, you must configure a
different text object and ID combination using SAPscript. For this text
object and ID combination, you can turn off the <LS>Formatted </>option.
For more information about text formatting options and persistency, see
<DS:SIMG.CRM_TEXT_FORMAT>Define Text Format</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UIU_TEXT020 - &1, &2: Formatted option must be selected for HTML-based texts ?

  The SAP error message UIU_TEXT020 typically indicates that there is an issue with the formatting options for HTML-based texts in the SAP system. This error occurs when a user attempts to use a text that requires specific formatting options, but those options have not been selected.
  
  Cause:
  The error message UIU_TEXT020 is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to use a formatted text option (like HTML) in a context where the system expects plain text.
  The formatted option for the text is not selected or enabled in the configuration or during the text entry process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Text Formatting Options:
  
  Ensure that the option for formatted text (HTML) is selected in the relevant settings or configuration. This may involve checking the settings in the transaction or application where you are entering the text.
  
  
  
  Select the Correct Text Type:
  
  If you are entering text in a field that supports formatted text, make