How to fix SAP error SFB505?

What causes this issue? You have attempted to exit the insertion mode using "Finish insertion". However, this was not possible because the formula symbol that comes after the insert position does not match the syntax of the previous formula part. . 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? First correct the formula by entering the required input or delete the subsequent formula symbols so that the form parts before and after thed insertion point match. Then call the operation again. Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

How To Fix SFB505 - You cannot exit insertion. Complete the formula

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SAP Error Message - Details

Message type: E = Error
Message class: SFB - Messages for Formula Builder
Message number: 505
Message text: You cannot exit insertion. Complete the formula
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What causes this issue?
You have attempted to exit the insertion mode using "Finish insertion".
However, this was not possible because the formula symbol that comes
after the insert position does not match the syntax of the previous
formula part. .
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?
First correct the formula by entering the required input or delete the
subsequent formula symbols so that the form parts before and after thed
insertion point match. Then call the operation again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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