How To Fix 5P214 - &: The '=' sign is missing after FLDID or feature operation

5P214 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 214

• Message text: &: The '=' sign is missing after FLDID or feature operation

What causes this issue?

The '=' is missing after the operation FLDID or the feature operation.

How to fix this error?

Check the syntax of the operations: add a '=' if required.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5P214 - &: The '=' sign is missing after FLDID or feature operation ?

  The SAP error message 5P214 indicates that there is a syntax issue in a feature definition, specifically that the '=' sign is missing after the FLDID (Field Identifier) or a feature operation. This error typically occurs in the context of variant configuration or when defining features in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Syntax Error: The most common cause is a typographical error in the feature definition where the '=' sign is omitted.
  Incorrect Feature Definition: The feature might not be defined correctly according to the expected syntax of the SAP variant configuration.
  Copy-Paste Issues: If the feature was copied from another source, formatting issues may have led to the omission of the '=' sign.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Feature Definition: Review the feature definition where the error occurred. Ensure that every FLDID or feature operation is followed by an '=' sign.
  
  Example of correct syntax: FLDID = <Field Identifier>
  
  
  
  Correct Syntax: If you find any missing '=' signs, add them in