How To Fix ACM_SYNTAX052 - Cannot split argument "&1" of BETWEEN operator into "From" and "To"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Cannot split argument "&1" of BETWEEN operator into "From" and "To"

What causes this issue?

For the "BETWEEN" operator, the literal must have one of the following
forms:
'<(><<)>Text/Numerical Value Lower Bound>' AND '<(><<)>Text/Numerical
Value Upper Bound>' ("AND" can also be written as "and")
<(><<)>Numerical Value Lower Bound> AND <(><<)>Numerical Value Upper
Bound>
The actual literal argument "&V1&" could not be split by those rules.
The field type is: &V2& (TEXT = Textual; NUM = Numerical).

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACM_SYNTAX052 - Cannot split argument "&1" of BETWEEN operator into "From" and "To" ?

  The SAP error message ACM_SYNTAX052 indicates that there is an issue with the syntax of a query or expression that uses the BETWEEN operator. Specifically, the error arises when the argument provided to the BETWEEN operator cannot be split into the required "From" and "To" values. This typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming or when working with selection criteria in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Syntax: The argument provided to the BETWEEN operator is not formatted correctly. This could be due to missing values, incorrect delimiters, or an invalid data type.
  Data Type Mismatch: The values being compared may not be of compatible data types. For example, trying to compare a string with a number.
  Empty or Null Values: If either the "From" or "To" value is empty or null, the system cannot process the BETWEEN operation.
  Improper Variable Initialization: If the variables used in the BETWEEN clause are not properly initialized or assigned values, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Syntax: Review the syntax of the query or expression where the BETWEEN operator is used. Ensure that the arguments are correctly formatted.
  
  Example: field BETWEEN value1 AND value2
  
  
  
  Validate Data Types: Ensure that the data types of the values being compared are compatible. If necessary, convert the data types to match.
  
  Use functions like CONVERT_TO_STRING or CONVERT_TO_INTEGER as needed.
  
  
  
  Initialize Variables: Make sure that any variables used in the BETWEEN clause are properly initialized and contain valid values.
  
  Example: Ensure that both value1 and value2 are assigned before the BETWEEN operation.
  
  
  
  Check for Null Values: Implement checks to ensure that neither the "From" nor "To" values are null or empty before executing the query.
  
  Example: Use an IF statement to check for null values.
  
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, use debugging tools to step through the code and inspect the values being passed to the BETWEEN operator.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP ABAP documentation for more details on the BETWEEN operator and its usage.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your code to gracefully manage situations where invalid input might lead to such errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the ACM_SYNTAX052 error in your SAP environment.