How To Fix FDT_EXPRESSIONS568 - Invalid sign &1 (position &2)

FDT_EXPRESSIONS568 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_EXPRESSIONS - Formula & Derivation Tool: Expressions

• Message number: 568

• Message text: Invalid sign &1 (position &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS568 - Invalid sign &1 (position &2) ?

  The SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS568 with the description "Invalid sign &1 (position &2)" typically occurs in the context of using the SAP Fiori or SAP S/4HANA applications that involve expressions or calculations, particularly in the context of field-based expressions or data transformation.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually indicates that there is an issue with the syntax or the content of an expression being evaluated. Specifically, it suggests that an invalid sign (such as a mathematical operator) has been encountered at a specific position in the expression. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect Syntax: The expression may not be formatted correctly, leading to an invalid operator being recognized.
  Unexpected Characters: There may be unexpected characters or symbols in the expression that are not valid in the context.
  Data Type Mismatch: The expression may be trying to perform operations on incompatible data types.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Expression: Review the expression that