How To Fix /SMB/SBA1072 - There is an empty column (after parameter &). Parameter name is required

/SMB/SBA1072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/SBA1 -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: There is an empty column (after parameter &). Parameter name is required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/SBA1072 - There is an empty column (after parameter &). Parameter name is required ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/SBA1072 indicates that there is an issue with a parameter in a configuration or a function call where a required parameter name is missing. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Application Studio or when working with specific SAP modules that require parameters to be defined correctly.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by an empty column or missing parameter name in a configuration or function call. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect syntax in the configuration or code.
  A missing or incorrectly formatted parameter in a function or method call.
  An issue in the data being processed, where a required field is left blank.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Configuration/Code: Review the configuration or code where the error is occurring. Look for any parameters that are defined after an ampersand (&) and ensure that they have valid names.
  
  
  Validate Parameters: Ensure that all required parameters