How To Fix SFB506 - The formula was composed up to the first syntax error

SFB506 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SFB - Messages for Formula Builder

• Message number: 506

• Message text: The formula was composed up to the first syntax error

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to exit the insertion mode. This is only possible if
the formula has no syntax errors from beginning to end. If this is not
the case, a new insertion mode will be opened before the first syntax
error. You can remove the syntax errors at the new position by entering
or deleting the subsequent formula symbols.
Afterwards, you can again attempt to end the insertion mode.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SFB506 - The formula was composed up to the first syntax error ?

  The SAP error message SFB506 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 formula editor, which is used in various modules, including SAP Controlling (CO) and SAP Financial Accounting (FI).
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one or more of the following issues:
  
  Incorrect Syntax: The formula may contain typos, incorrect operators, or misplaced parentheses.
  Invalid Functions: The formula may reference functions that are not recognized or are incorrectly used.
  Data Type Mismatch: The formula may be trying to perform operations on incompatible data types (e.g., trying to add a string to a number).
  Missing Elements: There may be missing variables or constants that the formula references.
  Logical Errors: The logic of the formula may be flawed, leading to an inability to parse it correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SFB506 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Review the Formula: Carefully check the formula for