How To Fix GB518 - Could not find the search term "&" in the operand list

GB518 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Could not find the search term "&" in the operand list

What causes this issue?

You tried to search for a term in the operand list.
There is, however, no operand that has contains the search term "&V1"
in its technical name or short description.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GB518 - Could not find the search term "&" in the operand list ?

  The SAP error message GB518, which states "Could not find the search term '&' in the operand list," typically occurs in the context of search operations, particularly when using the SAP query or report generation tools. This error indicates that the system is unable to locate the specified search term in the operand list, which can be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Search Term: The search term specified may not exist in the operand list. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect reference.
  Missing Data: The data you are trying to search for may not be present in the database or the specific dataset you are querying.
  Incorrect Query Configuration: The query or report may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to find the specified term.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary permissions to access certain data, which can lead to