How To Fix RSPLFOX215 - Syntax error: form name &1 must differ from variable name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 215

• Message text: Syntax error: form name &1 must differ from variable name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLFOX215 - Syntax error: form name &1 must differ from variable name ?

  The SAP error message RSPLFOX215 indicates that there is a syntax error in a Fox formula where the form name (the name of the input variable) is the same as the variable name. This is not allowed in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) because it creates ambiguity in the formula.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you define a Fox formula in a way that the name of the form (input parameter) is identical to the name of a variable used within that formula. For example, if you have a form named Sales and you also have a variable named Sales, the system cannot differentiate between the two, leading to this syntax error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the form name and the variable name are distinct. Here are the steps to fix the issue:
  
  Identify the Formula: Go to the Fox formula where the error is occurring.
  Check Names: Look for any