How To Fix SFB522 - Formula element is longer than &1 characters

SFB522 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SFB - Messages for Formula Builder

• Message number: 522

• Message text: Formula element is longer than &1 characters

What causes this issue?

In the Formula Builder, you have entered a character sequence that
contains more than the allowed maximum of &V1& characters.

How to fix this error?

In the Formula Builder, operators and operands must have no more than a
maximum of &V1& characters. Enter a shorter character sequence. The
respective position has been hightlighted in the formula.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SFB522 - Formula element is longer than &1 characters ?

  The SAP error message SFB522, which states "Formula element is longer than &1 characters," typically occurs in the context of SAP's formula processing, particularly in the areas of pricing, condition techniques, or other calculations where formulas are defined.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a formula element exceeds the maximum allowed length of characters defined by the system. In SAP, there are specific limits on the length of formula elements, and if a formula exceeds this limit, the system will not be able to process it correctly, leading to this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SFB522 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Formula: Check the formula that is causing the error. Look for any elements that are excessively long or complex.
  
  
  Simplify the Formula: If possible, break down the formula into smaller, more manageable parts. This may involve creating additional variables or intermediate calculations to reduce the length of any single formula