How To Fix WXP180 - Character string &2 was not found in template source text &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Character string &2 was not found in template source text &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP180 - Character string &2 was not found in template source text &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP180 Character string &2 was not found in template source text &1
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs during the processing of SAPscript or Smart Forms when the system tries to find a specific character string (placeholder or text element) in the template source text but fails to locate it.
  
  &1: Represents the name of the template source text (e.g., the name of the SAPscript form or Smart Form).
  &2: Represents the character string or text element that the system is trying to find within the template.
  
  Cause:
  
  The system is trying to replace or reference a particular text element or placeholder in the form template, but that string does not exist in the source text of the form. This can happen if:
  
  The text element or placeholder was deleted or renamed in the form.
  There is a mismatch between the form and the text elements being called.
  The form or template source text is outdated or inconsistent.
  The program or print program is referencing a text element that is not present in the form.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During form processing (SAPscript or Smart Forms).
  When the print program or driver program calls a text element or placeholder that is not defined in the form.
  When a text element is missing or incorrectly referenced.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check the form/template source text:
  
  Open the SAPscript form or Smart Form in the form builder (transaction SE71 for SAPscript, SMARTFORMS for Smart Forms).
  Verify if the character string (text element or placeholder) mentioned in the error (&2) exists in the form source text (&1).
  
  
  
  Correct the text element references:
  
  If the text element is missing, add it to the form.
  If the text element was renamed, update the print program or the form to use the correct name.
  
  
  
  Check the print program or driver program:
  
  Review the code that calls the form and passes text elements.
  Ensure that all text elements referenced in the program exist in the form.
  
  
  
  Transport and consistency:
  
  If the form was recently changed or transported, ensure that the transport was successful and the form is consistent in the target system.
  
  
  
  Regenerate or re-activate the form:
  
  Sometimes re-activating the form or regenerating the Smart Form can resolve inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Transaction codes:
  
  SE71 - SAPscript form maintenance.
  SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms maintenance.
  SE38 or SE80 - To check the print program.
  
  
  
  Related SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to WXP180 for any system-specific issues or patches.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  You can debug the print program or the form processing to see exactly where the system tries to find the missing string.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error message
  WXP180 Character string &2 was not found in template source text &1
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incorrectly referenced text element in form template
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct text elements in form and print program; ensure consistency
  
  
  Tools
  SE71, SMARTFORMS, SE38, SE80
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the actual values of &1 and &2 from your system, I can help you pinpoint the exact missing text element and form.