How To Fix R9025 - Incorrect formula component: &

R9025 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R9 - Business Explorer

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Incorrect formula component: &

What causes this issue?

An incorrect component was recognized in the formula.

How to fix this error?

Check whether all formula components have been written correctly. If
operators are allowed then the following is valid: operators like 'ABS'
for the absolute amount must be written as follows 'ABS ( K1 )',
whereby 'K1' represents a valid key figure. If variables are allowed to
be used in formulas in the application, they begin with '&' and have a
maximum of 9 digits (including '&').

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R9025 - Incorrect formula component: & ?

  The SAP error message R9025 "Incorrect formula component: &" typically occurs in the context of SAP's formula processing, particularly in the areas of SAP ERP related to production planning, costing, or similar modules where formulas are used to calculate costs, quantities, or other metrics.
  
  Cause:
  The error message R9025 indicates that there is an issue with a formula component that is being referenced in a calculation. The specific cause can vary, but common reasons include:
  
  Invalid Component Reference: The formula may reference a component that does not exist or is incorrectly defined in the system.
  Syntax Error: There may be a syntax error in the formula itself, such as missing operators or incorrect use of parentheses.
  Data Type Mismatch: The formula may be trying to perform operations on incompatible data types.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for the formula or its components may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R9025 error, you