How To Fix DDLS353 - Function &: At position &, only & allowed

DDLS353 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDLS - For DDL source handling

• Message number: 353

• Message text: Function &: At position &, only & allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DDLS353 - Function &: At position &, only & allowed ?

  The SAP error message DDLS353 typically occurs during the execution of a Data Definition Language (DDL) statement, such as when creating or altering database objects (like tables, views, etc.) in the ABAP Dictionary. The error message indicates that there is an issue with the syntax of the DDL statement, specifically at a certain position where an unexpected character or keyword is found.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "DDLS353 Function &: At position &, only & allowed" generally means that the DDL statement contains an invalid function or keyword at a specific position in the statement. This could be due to:
  
  Syntax Error: There may be a typo or incorrect syntax in the DDL statement.
  Invalid Function: The function or keyword used is not recognized or is not allowed in that context.
  Incorrect Positioning: The placement of certain keywords or functions may not conform to the expected structure of the DDL statement.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DDLS353 error, you