How To Fix GD221 - Operator expected in formula &1.


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: GD - EDT: External data transfer

  • Message number: 221

  • Message text: Operator expected in formula &1.

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  • What causes this issue?

    When converting the formula, the formula parser found an error. An
    operator (such as "<AB>+</>", "<AB>-</>" or "
    <AB>Min</>") was expected.

    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?

    Check the formula for syntactic correctness.

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GD221 - Operator expected in formula &1. ?
    The SAP error message GD221 "Operator expected in formula &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP's formula editor, often when working with calculated fields, formulas in reports, or similar scenarios. This error indicates that the system is expecting an operator (such as +, -, *, /) in the formula but did not find one where it was expected.
    Causes:
    
    Missing Operator: The most common cause is that there is a missing arithmetic operator in the formula.
    Incorrect Syntax: The formula may have incorrect syntax, such as misplaced parentheses or incorrect use of functions.
    Invalid Characters: There may be invalid characters or spaces that disrupt the formula's structure.
    Data Type Mismatch: If the formula is trying to perform operations on incompatible data types, it may lead to this error.
    
    Solutions:
    
    Check the Formula: Review the formula for any missing operators. Ensure that every operation has the necessary operator between operands.
    Correct Syntax: Ensure that the syntax of the

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