How To Fix GR505 - The formula contains invalid characters

GR505 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 505

• Message text: The formula contains invalid characters

What causes this issue?

The formula contains characters which cannot be interpreted.

System Response

The system marked the beginning of the invalid characters - as far as
possible - with a question mark '?'.

How to fix this error?

Correct the formula.
INCLUDE 'RG-RW-ROW_FORMULA_SYNTAX' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR505 - The formula contains invalid characters ?

  The SAP error message GR505, which states "The formula contains invalid characters," typically occurs in the context of creating or modifying formulas in SAP, particularly in the areas of material management, production planning, or similar modules where formulas are used for calculations or specifications.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the formula you are trying to enter contains characters that are not recognized or allowed by the SAP system. This can happen due to:
  
  Invalid Characters: The formula may include special characters, spaces, or symbols that are not permitted.
  Incorrect Syntax: The formula may not follow the expected syntax or structure required by SAP.
  Copy-Paste Issues: If the formula was copied from another source (like a document or spreadsheet), it may contain hidden characters or formatting that SAP cannot interpret.
  Data Type Mismatch: The formula may be trying to use incompatible data types or operations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GR505 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the