How To Fix PIVB119 - Syntax error at position &1

PIVB119 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PIVB - Pivot Browser

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Syntax error at position &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PIVB119 - Syntax error at position &1 ?

  The SAP error message PIVB119, which indicates a "Syntax error at position &1," typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming or when working with certain SAP transactions that involve input fields or parameters. The error message suggests that there is an issue with the syntax of the input provided, which could be due to various reasons.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Input Format: The input provided in a field does not conform to the expected format. This could be due to incorrect data types, missing characters, or invalid characters.
  Field Length Exceeded: The input might exceed the maximum length allowed for that particular field.
  Special Characters: The presence of special characters that are not allowed in the input can trigger this error.
  Incorrect Data Type: If the input is expected to be numeric but contains alphabetic characters, this can lead to a syntax error.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the error can arise from incorrect configuration settings in the system.
  
  
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