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How To Fix 5P207 - &: Inverted comma is missing at end of comparison value


5P207 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 5P - Error Messages for Schema, Pers.Calc.Rule and Feature Checks

  • Message number: 207

  • Message text: &: Inverted comma is missing at end of comparison value

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have used a decision operation with a comparision value. You
    must enclose this value in inverted commas ''. The (') behind the
    comparison value is missing.

    How to fix this error?

    Add a ' behind the comparison value.

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5P207 - Details

  • The SAP error message 5P207, which states "Inverted comma is missing at end of comparison value," typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming or when defining selection criteria in reports or queries. This error indicates that there is a syntax issue in your code or query where a string value is not properly enclosed in quotation marks.
    
    Cause: The primary cause of this error is that a string comparison value in your code or selection criteria is missing a closing quotation mark. For example, if you have a condition like this: IF variable = 'value The closing single quote is missing after value, which leads to the error.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you need to check the relevant code or selection criteria and ensure that all string values are properly enclosed in quotation marks. Here’s how you can fix it: Locate the Error: Identify the line of code or the selection criteria that is causing

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