How To Fix CM_EHFND_FW_CALC_ENG118 - Usage of nonalphanum. symbol "&1" after opening bracket is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_FW_CALC_ENG - Common ACE Calculation Engine Exception Class

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Usage of nonalphanum. symbol "&1" after opening bracket is not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_FW_CALC_ENG118 - Usage of nonalphanum. symbol "&1" after opening bracket is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_FW_CALC_ENG118 indicates that there is an issue with the syntax in a calculation or expression where a non-alphanumeric symbol (in this case, the symbol represented by &1) is being used incorrectly after an opening bracket. This typically occurs in contexts where expressions or formulas are being defined, such as in calculation views, CDS views, or other data modeling scenarios.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the use of a non-alphanumeric character immediately following an opening bracket in a formula or expression. In many programming and query languages, certain characters are not allowed in specific contexts, and this error is a safeguard against invalid syntax.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Review the Expression: Check the expression or calculation where the error is occurring. Look for any opening brackets ( and see what follows them.
  
  
  Correct the Syntax: Ensure that after an opening bracket, you only use valid characters. Typically, valid characters include:
  
  Alphanumeric characters (letters and numbers)
  Underscores _
  Certain operators (like +, -, *, /)
  
  
  
  Remove or Replace Invalid Characters: If you find a non-alphanumeric character immediately after an opening bracket, either remove it or replace it with a valid character.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary corrections, re-run the calculation or expression to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific context in which you are working (e.g., calculation views, CDS views) to understand the allowed syntax and rules for expressions.
  SAP Community: If you continue to face issues, consider searching or posting on the SAP Community forums, where other users may have encountered similar problems.
  Debugging Tools: Use debugging tools available in the SAP environment to step through the calculation and identify where the syntax error occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the cause of the error message CM_EHFND_FW_CALC_ENG118.