How To Fix WZ559 - Error setting up favorites: &. operation aborted

WZ559 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 559

• Message text: Error setting up favorites: &. operation aborted

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WZ559 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  WZ559 - Error setting up favorites: &. Operation aborted
  
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when there is a problem while trying to add or modify favorites in the SAP GUI. The placeholder "&" in the message usually contains additional information or the specific cause, such as a file access issue, authorization problem, or a corrupted favorites file.
  Common causes include:
  
  Corrupted favorites file: The local favorites file (usually stored on the user's PC) might be corrupted.
  File access or permission issues: The SAP GUI cannot write to or read from the favorites file due to insufficient permissions or file locks.
  Network or profile issues: If favorites are stored on a network drive or managed centrally, connectivity or profile problems can cause this error.
  SAP GUI version incompatibility or bugs: Certain SAP GUI versions may have bugs affecting favorites management.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the detailed error message
  Look at the full message in the status bar or the long text