How To Fix GD225 - Unexpected character &2 appeared in formula &1

GD225 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GD - EDT: External data transfer

• Message number: 225

• Message text: Unexpected character &2 appeared in formula &1

What causes this issue?

There is a special character in the formula line that cannot be
processed.

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?

Correct the formula.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GD225 - Unexpected character &2 appeared in formula &1 ?

  The SAP error message GD225, which states "Unexpected character &2 appeared in formula &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP's formula processing, particularly in the areas of planning, budgeting, or reporting where formulas are used to calculate values.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system encounters a character in a formula that it does not recognize or that is not valid in the context of the formula syntax. This can happen due to:
  
  Typographical Errors: A typo in the formula, such as an incorrect operator or an unsupported character.
  Invalid Characters: Use of special characters or symbols that are not allowed in the formula.
  Formatting Issues: Incorrect formatting of the formula, such as missing parentheses or incorrect use of quotation marks.
  Copy-Paste Issues: Copying formulas from other sources (like Excel) that may introduce hidden characters or formatting issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GD225 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Review the Formula: Check the formula for