How To Fix CE554 - Correct the syntax error in the formula

CE554 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE - CAPP messages

• Message number: 554

• Message text: Correct the syntax error in the formula

What causes this issue?

One of the following errors occurred when you entered the formula:

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

There is an operator missing between two characteristics or between a
characteristics and a number.
Two operators follow one another directly; there should be a
characteristic between them.
The cursor is on the entry which is probably incorrect.

How to fix this error?

You should check the formula and correct it.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE554 - Correct the syntax error in the formula ?

  The SAP error message CE554, which states "Correct the syntax error in the formula," typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting tools, such as SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation), when there is an issue with a formula used in a query or report.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Syntax Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect syntax in the formula. This could include missing operators, incorrect function names, or misplaced parentheses.
  Invalid References: The formula may reference non-existent or incorrectly named variables, measures, or characteristics.
  Data Type Mismatches: The formula may be trying to perform operations on incompatible data types (e.g., trying to add a string to a number).
  Logical Errors: The logic of the formula may not be valid, leading to an inability to compute the result.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CE554 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Review the Formula: Carefully check the formula