How To Fix WSPT017 - Header: Error "&" in &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSPT - Message Class for Portugal Webservice

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Header: Error "&" in &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSPT017 - Header: Error "&" in &. ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WSPT017 Header: Error "&" in &.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAPscript or Smart Forms when there is an invalid or unexpected character (in this case, the ampersand &) in the header or text element. The ampersand & is a special character in SAPscript and Smart Forms used to denote variables or placeholders. If it appears incorrectly or without proper context, SAP raises this error.
  Common causes include:
  
  Using & directly in text without escaping it.
  Incorrect syntax in the header or text element where & is interpreted as the start of a variable but is not followed by a valid variable name.
  Copy-pasting text containing & without proper formatting.
  Missing or incorrect variable names after &.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error:
  
  
  Check the Text or Header:
  
  Review the header or text element where the error occurs.
  Look for any & characters.
  
  
  
  Escape the Ampersand:
  
  If you want to display a literal & character, you need to escape it.
  In SAPscript, use && to display a single &.
  For example, replace & with && in the text.
  
  
  
  Correct Variable Syntax:
  
  If & is used to denote a variable, ensure the variable name is correct and properly closed with another &.
  Example: &VARIABLENAME&
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Variables:
  
  Make sure all variables referenced with & are defined and passed correctly.
  
  
  
  Test the Form or Script:
  
  After corrections, test the SAPscript or Smart Form again to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAPscript and Smart Forms use & as a delimiter for variables.
  Incorrect usage of & is a common source of syntax errors.
  Always escape literal & characters by doubling them (&&).
  Refer to SAP documentation on SAPscript or Smart Forms for detailed syntax rules.
  Transaction codes related to SAPscript: SE71 (SAPscript Editor), SE78 (Graphics Management).
  For Smart Forms, use transaction SMARTFORMS.
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or the text snippet causing the error, I can help you correct it specifically.