How To Fix DA104 - Two variables delimiters & in sequence in &

DA104 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DA - Dictionary: Compare, distribution, timer, instantiation

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Two variables delimiters & in sequence in &

What causes this issue?

No variable name falls within the variable delimiters.

System Response

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?

Specify variable names or remove variables delimiter '&'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DA104 - Two variables delimiters & in sequence in & ?

  The SAP error message DA104 indicates that there is an issue with the way variables are being defined or used in a query or report. Specifically, the error message "Two variable delimiters & in sequence" suggests that there are two consecutive variable delimiters (&) in the context where they are not allowed. This typically occurs in the context of variable substitution in queries, reports, or selection screens.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Syntax: The most common cause of this error is that the syntax used to define or reference variables is incorrect. For example, if you have a string like &VAR1&&VAR2, it will trigger this error because of the consecutive &&.
  Variable Definition: If you are defining variables in a way that leads to two delimiters being interpreted in sequence, this can also cause the error.
  Copy-Paste Errors: Sometimes, copying and pasting code or text can inadvertently introduce extra delimiters.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variable Syntax: Review the syntax where the