How To Fix WXCM017 - Anchor &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXCM - Messages for Package CM_MAP

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Anchor &1

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  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WXCM017 Anchor &1:
  
  SAP Error Message: WXCM017 Anchor &1
  
  1. Cause
  The error message WXCM017 typically occurs in the context of SAPscript or Smart Forms when dealing with anchors. Anchors are used to position text or graphics at a specific place on a page.
  
  Cause:
  
  The anchor specified by the placeholder &1 (which will be replaced by the actual anchor name at runtime) is not defined or not found in the form. This means the system is trying to reference an anchor that does not exist in the current layout or form definition.
  
  
  2. Explanation
  
  In SAPscript or Smart Forms, anchors are markers that allow you to jump to or position content at a specific point on the page.
  If you try to use an anchor that has not been created or is misspelled, the system cannot find it and throws this error.
  This can happen if:
  
  The anchor was never created in the form.
  The anchor name used in the code or print program is incorrect.
  The anchor was deleted or renamed but the reference was not updated.
  
  
  
  
  3. Solution
  To resolve the WXCM017 Anchor &1 error:
  
  
  Check the Anchor Name:
  
  Verify the anchor name used in the print program or form code.
  Make sure it exactly matches the anchor defined in the form (case-sensitive).
  
  
  
  Define the Anchor:
  
  Open the SAPscript or Smart Form layout.
  Navigate to the page or window where the anchor should be.
  Create the anchor with the exact name referenced.
  
  
  
  Update References:
  
  If the anchor was renamed or deleted, update all references in the print program or form accordingly.
  
  
  
  Test the Form:
  
  After correcting the anchor, test the form to ensure the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  
  4. Additional Information
  
  
  Where to check anchors:
  
  In SAPscript, anchors are created in the page windows.
  In Smart Forms, anchors can be created in the page or window attributes.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE71 for SAPscript form maintenance.
  SMARTFORMS for Smart Forms maintenance.
  
  
  
  Related Notes / Documentation:
  
  SAP Help on SAPscript and Smart Forms anchors.
  SAP OSS Notes may provide specific fixes if this error occurs due to system bugs.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WXCM017 Anchor &1
  
  
  Cause
  Anchor &1 not defined or not found in form
  
  
  Solution
  Define the anchor in the form or correct the anchor name in the code
  
  
  Context
  SAPscript or Smart Forms layout and print program
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact anchor name or the context (SAPscript or Smart Forms), I can help you with more specific instructions.