How To Fix GS502 - Check syntax in formula column &

GS502 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GS - Sets

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Check syntax in formula column &

What causes this issue?

There is a syntax error in column &V1& (beginning with column 1) in a
formula.

System Response

The system rejects the formula.

How to fix this error?

Correct the formula.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GS502 - Check syntax in formula column & ?

  The SAP error message GS502, which states "Check syntax in formula column &," typically occurs in the context of SAP BusinessObjects or SAP BW when there is an issue with a formula or calculation in a report or query. This error indicates that there is a syntax error in the formula you are trying to use, which prevents the system from processing it correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Syntax Errors: The formula may contain typos, incorrect operators, or misplaced parentheses.
  Invalid Functions: The formula might be using functions that are not supported or incorrectly referenced.
  Data Type Mismatch: The formula may be trying to perform operations on incompatible data types (e.g., trying to add a string to a number).
  Missing References: The formula might reference fields or variables that do not exist or are misspelled.
  Logical Errors: The logic of the formula may be flawed, leading to an inability to compute the result.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review the Formula: Carefully check the syntax