How To Fix KW305 - Operator expected


KW305 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: KW - CO-ABC Activity-Based Costing

  • Message number: 305

  • Message text: Operator expected

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  • What causes this issue?

    Syntax error in formula. An operator is expected at the indicated
    position. Also check the user settings for the decimal format.

    System Response

    The formula cannot be saved.

    How to fix this error?

    For detailed information on the allowed operators, see
    <DS:TX.ABC_OPERANDEN>Permissible Relational and Arithmetic Operators
    </>.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW305 - Operator expected ?
    The SAP error message KW305 "Operator expected" typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming when the syntax of a statement is incorrect. This error indicates that the ABAP interpreter is expecting an operator (like +, -, *, /, etc.) but did not find one where it was expected.
    Causes:
    
    Syntax Error: The most common cause is a missing operator in an arithmetic or logical expression.
    Incorrect Statement Structure: The structure of the statement may not conform to the expected syntax rules of ABAP.
    Typographical Errors: Simple typos can lead to this error, such as missing commas, parentheses, or other delimiters.
    Variable Declaration Issues: If variables are not declared properly or are used inappropriately, it can lead to this error.
    
    Solutions:
    
    Check Syntax: Review the line of code where the error occurs and ensure that all operators are present and correctly placed.
    Correct Structure: Make sure that the statement follows the correct ABAP syntax. Refer to the ABAP

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