How To Fix DDLS285 - Expressions with session variables are not allowed in the & clause

DDLS285 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDLS - For DDL source handling

• Message number: 285

• Message text: Expressions with session variables are not allowed in the & clause

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DDLS285 - Expressions with session variables are not allowed in the & clause ?

  The SAP error message DDLS285 indicates that there is an issue with the use of session variables in the context of a dynamic SQL statement, specifically in the & clause. This error typically arises when you are trying to use session variables in a way that is not supported by the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because session variables (like :session_variable) cannot be used in the & clause of a dynamic SQL statement. The & clause is used for defining placeholders in SQL statements, and it does not support the use of session variables directly. This restriction is in place to ensure that the SQL statements are processed correctly and to maintain the integrity of the SQL execution context.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Avoid Using Session Variables in the & Clause:
  
  Instead of using session variables directly in the & clause, you can use local variables or constants