How To Fix GS054 - & is used in formula line &

GS054 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GS - Sets

• Message number: 054

• Message text: & is used in formula line &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GS054 - & is used in formula line & ?

  The SAP error message GS054 typically indicates an issue related to the use of a formula in a report or a query, particularly when it involves the use of the "&" operator. This error can occur in various contexts, such as in ABAP programming, SAP Query, or SAP Report Painter/Writer.
  Cause of GS054 Error
  The GS054 error message usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Syntax: The formula may have incorrect syntax, especially when using the "&" operator. This operator is often used for concatenation, and if the operands are not correctly defined or if there are missing components, the error can occur.
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The operands used with the "&" operator may not be of compatible data types. For example, trying to concatenate a string with a numeric value without proper conversion can lead to this error.
  
  
  Missing Variables: If the formula references variables or fields that are not defined