How to fix SAP error SFB502?

What causes this issue? You have attempted during insertion mode to execute the function "Insert " a second time. This is only possible if the new insertion point is before the old point. Otherwise, the Formula Builder will attempt to keep the formula correct from the beginning to the end of the insertion point. The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved. System Response How to fix this error? If you wish to edit the formula after the current insertion point, you must first close the formula using the function "Finish insertion". Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

How To Fix SFB502 - Insertion possible only in or above the highlighted line

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SAP Error Message - Details

Message type: E = Error
Message class: SFB - Messages for Formula Builder
Message number: 502
Message text: Insertion possible only in or above the highlighted line
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What causes this issue?
You have attempted during insertion mode to execute the function
"Insert " a second time. This is only possible if the new insertion
point is before the old point. Otherwise, the Formula Builder will
attempt to keep the formula correct from the beginning to the end of
the insertion point.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
System Response
How to fix this error?
If you wish to edit the formula after the current insertion point, you
must first close the formula using the function "Finish insertion".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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