How To Fix /SCWM/LM_CORE_UI016 - Formula contains syntax error; check the formula definition

/SCWM/LM_CORE_UI016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LM_CORE_UI -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Formula contains syntax error; check the formula definition

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/SCWM/LM_CORE_UI016 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/LM_CORE_UI016 Formula contains syntax error; check the formula definition typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an issue with a formula used in a warehouse management process, such as in a task or a rule definition.
  
  Cause:
  
  Syntax Error: The formula defined in the system has a syntax error. This could be due to incorrect use of operators, missing parentheses, or incorrect function names.
  Invalid References: The formula may reference variables or fields that do not exist or are incorrectly named.
  Data Type Mismatch: The formula may be trying to perform operations on incompatible data types (e.g., trying to perform arithmetic on a string).
  Missing Components: Required components or parameters in the formula may be missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Formula: Go to the formula definition in the SAP EWM system and carefully review the syntax. Ensure that all operators, functions, and variables are correctly defined.
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