How To Fix /SEHS/BA_MISC1436 - Symbol &: Indirection requires three parameters separated by commas

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/BA_MISC1 -

• Message number: 436

• Message text: Symbol &: Indirection requires three parameters separated by commas

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SEHS/BA_MISC1436 - Symbol &: Indirection requires three parameters separated by commas ?

  The SAP error message /SEHS/BA_MISC1436 Symbol &: Indirection requires three parameters separated by commas typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming or when working with certain SAP applications that involve dynamic programming or data manipulation. This error indicates that there is an issue with the syntax of a command or function that uses indirection, which is a way to reference variables dynamically.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by incorrect usage of the indirection operator (&) in ABAP. Indirection in ABAP allows you to reference a variable whose name is stored in another variable. The error message suggests that the indirection operation is not correctly formatted, specifically that it is missing parameters or has an incorrect number of parameters.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should check the following:
  
  
  Correct Syntax: Ensure that the indirection syntax is correct. The correct format for using indirection in ABAP is:
  DATA(variable_name) = value.
  DATA(reference_variable) = 'variable_name'.
  WRITE reference_variable.
  If you are using the & operator, make sure you are providing three parameters separated by commas.
  
  
  Check Parameters: If you are using a function or method that requires three parameters, ensure that you are passing all three parameters correctly. For example:
  CALL FUNCTION 'FUNCTION_NAME'
    EXPORTING
      param1 = value1
      param2 = value2
      param3 = value3.
  
  
  Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger to step through your code and identify where the error occurs. This can help you pinpoint the exact line of code that is causing the issue.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific function or method you are using to ensure you understand the required parameters and their expected formats.
  
  
  Example Correction: If you have a line of code like this:
  DATA(result) = &variable_name.
  It should be corrected to:
  DATA(result) = &variable_name1, &variable_name2, &variable_name3.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Review the official SAP ABAP documentation for more details on indirection and parameter passing.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the cause of the error message /SEHS/BA_MISC1436.