How To Fix SALV_X_API039 - Delimiter follows an range separator:&

SALV_X_API039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_X_API - Messages for ALV API exceptions

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Delimiter follows an range separator:&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SALV_X_API039 - Delimiter follows an range separator:& ?

  The SAP error message SALV_X_API039 indicates that there is an issue with the way a range is defined in your ABAP code, specifically related to the use of delimiters. This error typically occurs when you are trying to define a range for a selection option, and there is a syntax error in how the range is specified.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Delimiter follows a range separator" suggests that there is an incorrect use of delimiters (like commas or semicolons) in conjunction with range separators (like TO or ..). This can happen if:
  
  You have an extra delimiter after a range definition.
  The syntax for defining the range is incorrect.
  There are missing or misplaced characters in the range definition.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Range Definition: Review the code where the range is defined. Ensure that the syntax follows the correct format. For example, a range should be defined like this:
  DATA: lt_range TYPE RANGE