How To Fix KW312 - Use "=" instead.

KW312 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 312

• Message text: Use "=" instead.

What causes this issue?

Syntax error in formula. Parameters used for defining a function must
be entered as follows:
<fct> ( <paramname> = <paramvalue> [, <paramname> = <paramvalue> ... ]
)
Example: NUMBER_OF_DAYS( FISCAL_YEAR = "1998", PERIOD = "001" )

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 KW312 - Use "=" instead. ?

  The SAP error message KW312 ("Use '=' instead.") typically occurs in the context of SAP ABAP programming, particularly when dealing with conditions in statements where a comparison is expected. This error indicates that the system has encountered an invalid operator or syntax in a conditional statement, and it suggests that the equality operator = should be used instead.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Comparison Operator: You might be using an operator that is not valid in the context of the statement. For example, using == instead of =.
  Syntax Errors: There may be a syntax error in your code that leads to the misinterpretation of the intended operation.
  Logical Errors: Sometimes, the logic of the code may lead to confusion in how comparisons are structured.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KW312 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Code: Review the line of code where the error occurs. Look for any comparison statements and ensure