How To Fix CE006 - Do not use the character "&" in formulas

CE006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE - CAPP messages

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Do not use the character "&" in formulas

What causes this issue?

You cannot use the character &V1& in formulas for the calculation of
standard values.

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

How to fix this error?

Please correct the formula.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE006 - Do not use the character "&" in formulas ?

  The SAP error message CE006, which states "Do not use the character '&' in formulas," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when users are trying to create or edit formulas in their planning models or queries.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the character "&" is not allowed in formula expressions within SAP BPC or BW. This character is often used for concatenation or as a logical operator in many programming languages, but in the context of SAP formulas, it can lead to ambiguity or parsing issues.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Remove the "&" Character: Go through your formula and eliminate any instances of the "&" character. If you are using it for concatenation, consider using alternative methods or functions that are supported in SAP formulas.
  
  
  Use Supported Functions: If you need to concatenate strings or perform similar operations, look for functions