How To Fix RSPLFOX058 - Syntax error: Formula element &1 could not be recognized

RSPLFOX058 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Syntax error: Formula element &1 could not be recognized

What causes this issue?

The formula syntax check revealed, that formula element &V1& cannot be
identified. It could be an incorrectly written key word, a variable or a
master record.

System Response

The formula function cannot be executed or saved with the current
parameter group.

How to fix this error?

Correct the formula element &V1&.
Note This error message can also occur in some situations when it deals
with a followup error. This means that the unidentified formula element
is possibly correct, but a previous part of the formula is the real
cause of the error. If you can recognize no error in formula element
&V1&, then check the previous part of the formula for possible errors.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLFOX058 - Syntax error: Formula element &1 could not be recognized ?

  The SAP error message RSPLFOX058, which states "Syntax error: Formula element &1 could not be recognized," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with Fox formulas in the context of planning functions. This error indicates that there is an issue with the syntax of the formula you are trying to use, specifically that one of the elements in the formula cannot be recognized by the system.
  Causes:
  
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the formula element name, such as a misspelled variable or function.
  Undefined Variables: The formula may reference variables or constants that have not been defined or are not available in the context of the formula.
  Incorrect Syntax: The formula may not adhere to the required syntax rules for Fox formulas, such as missing operators or parentheses.
  Incompatible Data Types: The formula may be trying to perform operations on incompatible data types (e.g., trying to add