How To Fix RSPLFOX057 - Syntax error: Types of operands &1 and &2 do not agree

RSPLFOX057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLFOX - FOX messages: Parsing and runtime

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Syntax error: Types of operands &1 and &2 do not agree

What causes this issue?

Types of operands must either be the same or compatible. Operands are
compatible if they have the same data type. In addition, types I and F
are compatible.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLFOX057 - Syntax error: Types of operands &1 and &2 do not agree ?

  The SAP error message RSPLFOX057, which states "Syntax error: Types of operands &1 and &2 do not agree," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with Fox formulas in the context of planning functions or queries. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the data types of the operands being used in a Fox formula.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The operands in the Fox formula are of different data types (e.g., trying to perform arithmetic operations between a string and a number).
  Incorrect Formula Syntax: The formula may have been written incorrectly, leading to an invalid operation.
  Incompatible Variables: The variables or characteristics used in the formula may not be compatible with the operations being performed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSPLFOX057 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Data Types: Review the data types of the operands involved in the Fox