How To Fix SFB003 - Formula could not be evaluated because it contains syntax errors

SFB003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SFB - Messages for Formula Builder

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Formula could not be evaluated because it contains syntax errors

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SFB003 - Formula could not be evaluated because it contains syntax errors ?

  The SAP error message SFB003 indicates that there is a syntax error in a formula used in a calculation or a report. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting tools, such as SAP Query or SAP Report Painter, where formulas are used to derive values based on certain conditions or calculations.
  Causes of the Error
  
  Incorrect Syntax: The formula may contain typographical errors, such as missing operators, incorrect function names, or misplaced parentheses.
  Invalid References: The formula might reference fields or variables that do not exist or are not accessible in the current context.
  Unsupported Functions: The formula may use functions that are not supported in the specific version of SAP or in the context where the formula is being used.
  Data Type Mismatch: The formula may attempt to perform operations on incompatible data types (e.g., trying to add a string to a number).
  Logical Errors: The logic of the formula may be