How To Fix ABADR038 - & is not a valid operator

ABADR038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ABADR - Message Class for Characteristic Derivation

• Message number: 038

• Message text: & is not a valid operator

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ABADR038 - Details

• The SAP error message ABADR038 typically indicates that there is an issue with the use of an operator in a program or a query. The message states that the operator being used is not valid in the context where it is applied. This can occur in various scenarios, such as ABAP programming, database queries, or when using certain functions in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Operator: The operator used in the code or query is not recognized by the SAP system. This could be due to a typo or using an operator that is not supported in the specific context.
  Syntax Error: There may be a syntax error in the code that leads to the system misinterpreting the operator.
  Data Type Mismatch: The operator may not be valid for the data types being used. For example, trying to use a mathematical operator on a string variable.
  Version Compatibility: The operator might be valid in a newer version