How To Fix KW370 - Incorrect setting of parentheses

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 370

• Message text: Incorrect setting of parentheses

What causes this issue?

Parentheses were not set correctly when the method was created. That
is, in the column with function &V1& the number of closing parentheses
exceeds the number of opening parentheses, or the number of opening
parentheses differs from the number of closing parentheses.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the parentheses in the method.
For detailed information on the permissible operators, see
<DS:TX.ABC_OPERANDEN>Permissible Relational and Arithmetic Operators
</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW370 - Incorrect setting of parentheses ?

  The SAP error message KW370, which indicates "Incorrect setting of parentheses," typically arises in the context of SAP ABAP programming or when working with certain configuration settings. This error usually points to a syntax issue in the code or configuration where parentheses are not properly balanced or are incorrectly placed.
  Cause:
  
  Syntax Error: The most common cause is a syntax error in ABAP code, where parentheses are either missing, extra, or incorrectly nested.
  Logical Expressions: If you are using logical expressions (like IF statements, CASE statements, etc.), the parentheses must be correctly placed to ensure the logical flow is maintained.
  Function Calls: Incorrectly formatted function calls or method invocations can also lead to this error if the parentheses are not used correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Parentheses: Review the code or configuration where the error is reported. Ensure that all opening parentheses have a corresponding closing parenthesis and that they are correctly nested.
  Syntax Check: Use the ABAP editor's syntax check feature (available in SE38 or SE80) to identify the exact location of the error. This can help pinpoint where the parentheses issue lies.
  Debugging: If the error occurs during runtime, use the debugger to step through the code and identify where the parentheses are causing issues.
  Code Review: If you are working in a team, consider having another developer review the code for potential oversight regarding parentheses.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or ABAP programming guidelines for proper syntax and examples of correct usage of parentheses in expressions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the ABAP programming language documentation, which provides guidelines on syntax and structure.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where developers discuss similar issues and share solutions.
  Error Handling: Implement proper error handling in your code to catch and manage such syntax errors gracefully.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KW370 error and ensure that your code or configuration is syntactically correct.