How To Fix WZ611 - Expression & in the text is not allowed

WZ611 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 611

• Message text: Expression & in the text is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ611 - Expression & in the text is not allowed ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WZ611 - Expression & in the text is not allowed
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically occurs in SAPscript or Smart Forms when the system encounters an ampersand (&) character in the text that is not part of a valid variable or control expression. In SAPscript and Smart Forms, the ampersand is a special character used to denote variables or commands. If an ampersand appears in the text without being part of a proper expression (e.g., &VAR&), the system flags it as an error or warning because it expects a variable or expression but finds just the & character.
  In short:
  The ampersand & is reserved for variable substitution or control commands, and using it directly in text without escaping or proper syntax causes this message.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When you include a literal & character in a text element in SAPscript or Smart Forms.
  When the & is not followed by a valid variable