How To Fix SBD_MESSAGES002 - Token "&1" in line &2 does not match dictionary syntax rules

SBD_MESSAGES002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SBD_MESSAGES - Messages for source based DDIC

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Token "&1" in line &2 does not match dictionary syntax rules

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SBD_MESSAGES002 - Token "&1" in line &2 does not match dictionary syntax rules ?

  The SAP error message SBD_MESSAGES002 indicates that there is a syntax issue with a token in a message definition. This error typically arises when the message text or the parameters used in the message do not conform to the expected syntax rules defined in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Token: The token (represented by &1 in the error message) does not match the expected format or contains invalid characters.
  Incorrect Line Number: The line number (&2) indicates where the error is found, which may help in identifying the specific message definition that is causing the issue.
  Message Definition Issues: The message might be incorrectly defined in the message class or the parameters used in the message are not properly formatted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Message Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE91 (Message Class) in SAP.
  Locate the message class that contains the message causing the error.
  Review the message definition for any syntax errors, such as missing or extra characters, incorrect parameter