How To Fix /SAPAPO/PMON053 - Row &1: ELSE has to follow the result calculation

/SAPAPO/PMON053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PMON -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Row &1: ELSE has to follow the result calculation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PMON053 - Row &1: ELSE has to follow the result calculation ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PMON053 Row &1: ELSE has to follow the result calculation typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the syntax of a planning function or a macro. This error indicates that there is a logical structure problem in the code where an ELSE statement is not correctly placed following a result calculation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Syntax: The error is usually caused by a syntax error in the planning function or macro where the ELSE statement is not properly positioned after a result calculation.
  Missing Result Calculation: The ELSE statement is expected to follow a result calculation, and if it does not, the system raises this error.
  Logical Flow: The logical flow of the code may be incorrect, leading to the ELSE statement being placed inappropriately.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Planning Function or Macro: Review the planning function or macro where the error is occurring.