How To Fix W4112 - &: & use in layout modules

W4112 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 112

• Message text: &: & use in layout modules

What causes this issue?

This material is still assigned to
<DS:GLOS.3526BBC2AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>layout modules</> that are
currently valid or will be valid in the future.

System Response

You cannot archive the material.

How to fix this error?

Delete the assignment of the material to the layout modules. You can
then archive the material.
<DS:TRAN.MM42>Proceed</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4112 - &: & use in layout modules ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W4112:
  
  SAP Error Message: W4112
  Message Text:
  &: & use in layout modules
  
  1. Cause
  The warning message W4112 occurs during the processing of SAPscript or Smart Forms when a certain character or symbol (represented by &) is used incorrectly or unexpectedly in layout modules (such as in the form's layout set or in the print program).
  Specifically, this message is triggered when the system detects the use of the ampersand (&) character in a context where it is reserved for variable substitution or control commands in SAPscript or Smart Forms, but it is used improperly or without proper escaping.
  In SAPscript and Smart Forms, the ampersand (&) is a special character used to denote variables or commands. If you want to display a literal ampersand, it must be escaped properly; otherwise, the system interprets it as the start of a variable or command, leading to this