How To Fix WZ620 - Error replacing symbols in text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 620

• Message text: Error replacing symbols in text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ620 - Error replacing symbols in text ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WZ620 - Error replacing symbols in text:
  
  SAP Error Message: WZ620 - Error replacing symbols in text
  
  Cause:
  The error WZ620 typically occurs during the processing of texts in SAPscript or Smart Forms when the system tries to replace symbols (placeholders) in a text but fails. This failure can be due to several reasons:
  
  
  Undefined or Incorrect Symbol Names:
  
  The symbol (variable) referenced in the text does not exist or is misspelled.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Symbol Values:
  
  The symbol exists but no value has been passed or assigned to it before the text processing.
  
  
  Incorrect Text Object or Text ID:
  
  The text object or text ID used to fetch the text contains symbols that are not properly defined or initialized.
  
  
  Authorization or Access Issues:
  
  The user or program does not have the necessary authorization to read or replace the symbols in the text.
  
  
  Program or Form Logic Errors:
  
  The ABAP program or form logic that calls the text processing might not be correctly passing the symbol values.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WZ620 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Text for Symbols:  
  
  Go to the text object or form where the error occurs.
  Identify all symbols (placeholders) used in the text (symbols are usually enclosed in &...&).
  
  
  
  Verify Symbol Names and Values:  
  
  Ensure that all symbols used in the text are correctly spelled.
  Check the program or form logic to confirm that values are assigned to all symbols before the text is processed.
  
  
  
  Debug the Program/Form:  
  
  Use the ABAP debugger to check the symbol table at the point of text processing.
  Verify that all required symbols have valid values.
  
  
  
  Check Text Object and Text ID:  
  
  Confirm that the correct text object and text ID are used.
  Make sure the text exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:  
  
  Ensure the user or background job has the necessary authorizations to read and process the text.
  
  
  
  Correct the Program Logic:  
  
  If symbols are dynamically created or passed, ensure the logic correctly handles all cases.
  Initialize symbols properly before text processing.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:  
  
  If the text or program was recently transported, verify that all related objects are consistent in the target system.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  SE71 (SAPscript form maintenance)  
  SMARTFORMS (Smart Forms maintenance)  
  SE38 or SE80 (ABAP Editor/Workbench for debugging)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:  
  
  Check SAP Service Marketplace for notes related to WZ620 or text symbol replacement issues.
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:  
  
  Printing forms where dynamic data is inserted into texts.  
  Messages or long texts with placeholders for dynamic content.
  
  
  
  Debugging Tips:  
  
  Set breakpoints in the function modules or methods that handle text processing, such as READ_TEXT or SSF_FUNCTION_MODULE_NAME.  
  Inspect the symbol table (SYMBOLS) during runtime.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the context in which the error occurs (e.g., during printing a form, running a report, etc.), I can help with more specific guidance.