How To Fix W+592 - A maximum of one format can be entered for each text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W+ -

• Message number: 592

• Message text: A maximum of one format can be entered for each text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W+592 - A maximum of one format can be entered for each text ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W+592 – "A maximum of one format can be entered for each text"
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to apply more than one formatting option (such as bold, italic, underline, font size, color, etc.) simultaneously to the same portion of text in a text editor or text field within SAP. SAP text processing allows only one formatting attribute per text segment or line, so entering multiple conflicting formats on the same text segment triggers this warning.
  
  Explanation:
  
  SAP text fields (like long texts, text editor controls, or text management in modules such as SD, MM, or HR) have restrictions on how text formatting can be applied.
  The system expects that each text segment has only one format attribute.
  If you try to apply multiple formats (e.g., bold + italic + color) on the same text segment without separating them, the system raises this warning.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Apply only one format per text segment:  
  
  When formatting text, apply only one formatting option at a time to a given text segment.
  If you want multiple formats, split the text into separate segments and apply one format per segment.
  
  
  
  Use the text editor’s formatting tools carefully:  
  
  Avoid overlapping formats.
  Use the editor’s built-in formatting options to apply styles sequentially rather than simultaneously.
  
  
  
  Check for hidden or residual formatting:  
  
  Sometimes copying and pasting text from external sources (like MS Word) can bring hidden formatting.
  Clear formatting before applying new formats.
  
  
  
  Update or patch SAP system (if applicable):  
  
  In rare cases, this warning might be related to a known bug in the SAP GUI or text editor component.
  Check SAP Notes for any relevant patches or updates.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is a warning (W), not an error, so it does not necessarily stop processing but indicates a formatting issue.
  The message is commonly encountered in modules where long text maintenance is frequent, such as SD (Sales and Distribution), MM (Materials Management), or HR (Human Resources).
  SAP Note search keywords: "W+592", "text formatting", "maximum one format per text".
  If you want to allow multiple formats, consider exporting the text to an external editor that supports rich text and then importing it back, but SAP standard text fields have this limitation.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: More than one formatting style applied simultaneously to the same text segment.
  Solution: Apply only one format per text segment; split text if multiple formats are needed.
  Additional: Clear formatting from pasted text; check SAP Notes for patches if problem persists.
  
  
  If you need the exact SAP Note or further technical details, please provide the module or transaction where this occurs.