How To Fix WZ553 - Favorites: Error executing stack operation '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 553

• Message text: Favorites: Error executing stack operation '&'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ553 - Favorites: Error executing stack operation '&' ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WZ553 Favorites: Error executing stack operation '&'
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs when there is a problem with the SAP GUI Favorites functionality, specifically when the system tries to execute a stack operation related to the Favorites list. The placeholder & in the message usually represents the operation or command that failed.
  Common causes include:
  
  Corrupted or inconsistent Favorites data stored in the SAP GUI or user profile.
  Issues with the local SAP GUI cache or configuration files.
  Problems with the SAP GUI version compatibility or bugs.
  User-specific inconsistencies in the Favorites stack (e.g., invalid entries or references).
  Authorization or system issues preventing the operation from completing.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Clear SAP GUI Cache and Local Favorites Data:
  
  Close SAP GUI.
  Navigate to the SAP GUI local data folder, typically found at:
  %APPDATA%\SAP\Common
  
  Delete or rename the sapgui folder or files related to Favorites (e.g., sapshortcut.xml).
  Restart SAP GUI and recreate Favorites if necessary.
  
  
  
  Reset Favorites:
  
  If the Favorites list is corrupted, try removing all entries and re-adding them.
  Alternatively, export Favorites from a working system or user and import them.
  
  
  
  Check SAP GUI Version:
  
  Ensure you are using a supported and updated SAP GUI version.
  Upgrade to the latest patch or version if necessary, as some versions have known bugs related to Favorites.
  
  
  
  User Profile Check:
  
  Sometimes, the user profile on the SAP server might have inconsistencies.
  Try logging in with a different user or create a new user to check if the problem persists.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to message WZ553 or Favorites errors.
  Apply any relevant SAP Notes or patches.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform Favorites operations.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction: Favorites management is typically done via the SAP GUI interface, not a specific transaction code.
  SAP GUI Favorites: Favorites are stored locally in the SAP GUI client, not on the SAP server.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes such as:
  
  Note 1689273 - "Favorites: Error executing stack operation"
  Note 2523456 - Related to SAP GUI Favorites issues
  
  
  SAP GUI Logs: Check SAP GUI logs for more detailed error information.
  SAP Community: Similar issues and solutions can be found on SAP Community forums.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Corrupted Favorites data, SAP GUI cache issues, version bugs, or user profile problems.
  
  
  Solution
  Clear SAP GUI cache, reset Favorites, update SAP GUI, check user profile and authorizations.
  
  
  Related Info
  SAP Notes, SAP GUI logs, SAP Community forums, and ensuring SAP GUI compatibility.
  
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after these steps, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed logs and system information.