How To Fix GB005 - Parentheses closed before being opened


GB005 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: GB - Messages used by the Boolean code generator

  • Message number: 005

  • Message text: Parentheses closed before being opened

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  • What causes this issue?

    The syntax of the boolean statement is incorrect.
    A parenthesis has been closed before being opened.
    E.g. True and false )

    System Response

    The code generation is aborted.

    How to fix this error?

    Remove the offending parenthesis.
    E.g. True and false

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GB005 - Details

  • The SAP error message GB005, which states "Parentheses closed before being opened," typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming or when working with certain SAP transactions that involve logical expressions or calculations. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the use of parentheses in your code or expression, where a closing parenthesis is found without a corresponding opening parenthesis.
    
    Cause: Mismatched Parentheses: The most common cause is that there are more closing parentheses than opening ones in a logical expression or function call. Syntax Errors: There may be a syntax error in the code that leads to an incorrect interpretation of parentheses. Complex Expressions: In complex calculations or nested function calls, it can be easy to lose track of the number of opening and closing parentheses.
    Solution: Review the Code: Carefully check the code or expression where the error occurs. Count the opening and closing parentheses to ensure they match. Simplify Expressions: If the

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