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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ559 - Error setting up favorites: &. operation aborted ?

  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 of the error to identify the exact cause (the "&" will be replaced by a more specific message).
  
  
  Delete or rename the local favorites file
  
  The favorites are stored locally in a file named sapshortcut.xml or similar, depending on the SAP GUI version and OS.  
  
  For Windows, this file is usually located in:
  
  %APPDATA%\SAP\Common\sapshortcut.xml  
  Rename this file (e.g., to sapshortcut_old.xml) to force SAP GUI to create a new favorites file.
  
  
  
  Check file permissions
  
  Ensure the user has read/write permissions to the folder and the favorites file.
  
  
  Clear SAP GUI cache
  
  Sometimes clearing the SAP GUI cache or resetting the SAP GUI settings can help.
  
  
  Update SAP GUI
  
  If the problem persists, check for SAP GUI patches or updates that fix known issues with favorites.
  
  
  Check network and profile settings
  
  If favorites are stored on a network location or managed via profiles, verify connectivity and profile integrity.
  
  
  Recreate favorites manually
  
  If the favorites file is corrupted, you may need to recreate your favorites manually after deleting the corrupted file.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes related to favorites issues (search SAP Support Portal for "WZ559" or "favorites error").
  SAP GUI documentation on managing favorites.
  User forums and SAP Community Network (SCN) threads discussing similar errors.
  SAP GUI logs (saplogon.ini and related files) may provide additional clues.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The WZ559 error is caused by issues with the SAP GUI favorites file or permissions. The primary fix is to rename or delete the corrupted favorites file so SAP GUI can recreate it, ensuring proper permissions and updating SAP GUI if necessary.