How To Fix FCC1165 - Custom variables must start with &1

FCC1165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCC1 - Messages in Financial Closing Cockpit

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Custom variables must start with &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCC1165 - Custom variables must start with &1 ?

  The SAP error message FCC1165, which states "Custom variables must start with &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Real Estate Management (FRE) or similar modules where custom variables are defined for reporting or processing purposes. This error indicates that a custom variable you are trying to use does not adhere to the naming conventions required by the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Variable Naming: The custom variable you are trying to use does not start with the required prefix (usually an ampersand & followed by a number or letter).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the way custom variables are defined in the system.
  Typographical Errors: There could be a simple typo in the variable name that does not conform to the expected format.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FCC1165 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Variable Naming:
  
  Ensure that all custom variables you are using start