How To Fix GD227 - Operation &2 is not supported in formula &1

GD227 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GD - EDT: External data transfer

• Message number: 227

• Message text: Operation &2 is not supported in formula &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GD227 - Operation &2 is not supported in formula &1 ?

  The SAP error message GD227, which states "Operation &2 is not supported in formula &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP's formula processing, particularly in the areas of pricing, condition techniques, or other calculations where formulas are defined.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a formula attempts to use an operation that is not valid or supported for the specific context or data type involved. This can happen due to several reasons, such as:
  
  Invalid Operation: The operation specified in the formula (denoted as &2) is not allowed for the type of formula or the data it is processing.
  Incorrect Formula Definition: The formula itself may be incorrectly defined, leading to the use of unsupported operations.
  Data Type Mismatch: The operation may be valid, but it is being applied to incompatible data types.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the operation from being executed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GD227 error,