How To Fix ACM_SYNTAX048 - Use exactly &1 terms within a set of parentheses

ACM_SYNTAX048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACM_SYNTAX - ACM: DCL Syntax Error Messages

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Use exactly &1 terms within a set of parentheses

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACM_SYNTAX048 - Use exactly &1 terms within a set of parentheses ?

  The SAP error message ACM_SYNTAX048 indicates that there is a syntax error in the formula or expression you are trying to use in the SAP system. Specifically, it suggests that the number of terms within a set of parentheses does not match the expected count. This error typically occurs in the context of calculations or expressions in SAP applications, such as SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP BW, or other modules that involve formula definitions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Mismatched Parentheses: The number of terms or elements inside the parentheses does not match the expected number defined by the formula or function.
  Incorrect Formula Structure: The formula may be incorrectly structured, leading to an imbalance in the expected number of arguments.
  Typographical Errors: There may be typographical errors in the formula that lead to incorrect parsing of the expression.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ACM_SYNTAX048 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Review the Formula: