How To Fix DA162 - Row &1: Unbalanced variable delimiter '&2' for &3

DA162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Row &1: Unbalanced variable delimiter '&2' for &3

What causes this issue?

A variable delimitor '&' is missing.

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?

Enclose the variable in '&': '&varname&' or write '#&' if you want a '
&' in the output.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DA162 - Row &1: Unbalanced variable delimiter '&2' for &3 ?

  The SAP error message DA162 indicates that there is an issue with the variable delimiters in a data processing context, typically related to the use of variables in a data extraction or reporting scenario. The message format is as follows:
  
  Row &1: This indicates the specific row in the data where the error occurred.
  Unbalanced variable delimiter '&2' for &3: This part of the message indicates that there is an unbalanced or mismatched variable delimiter (like a quotation mark or a parenthesis) for the specified variable or field.
  
  Cause
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Mismatched Delimiters: There are opening and closing delimiters (like quotes or parentheses) that do not match. For example, if you have an opening quote but no corresponding closing quote.
  Incorrect Syntax: The syntax used in the variable definition or in the data extraction logic is incorrect, leading to confusion in parsing the variables.
  Data Quality Issues: The