Message type: E = Error
Message class: W8 - Workflow: Expressions, data flow
Message number: 401
Message text: Invalid command '&1' received from HTML control
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W8401
- Invalid command '&1' received from HTML control ?Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message: SAP Error Message: W8401 Invalid command '&1' received from HTML control
Cause: This error occurs when the SAP GUI for HTML (Web GUI) receives a command from the HTML control that it does not recognize or that is invalid in the current context. The placeholder &1 in the message is replaced by the actual command string that was sent but not understood. Common causes include: Custom or third-party controls/scripts sending commands that the SAP Web GUI does not support. Browser or network issues causing corrupted or incomplete command data. Mismatch between SAP GUI versions and the Web GUI components. Incorrect or unsupported user actions in the Web GUI interface. SAP GUI for HTML bugs or inconsistencies in handling certain commands.
Solution: To resolve this error, consider the following steps: Check the command string (&1): Identify the exact command causing the issue from the error message. Analyze if this command is expected or if it comes
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