How To Fix SY317 - '&' not allowed in second column of value table with IN operator

SY317 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 317

• Message text: '&' not allowed in second column of value table with IN operator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SY317 - '&' not allowed in second column of value table with IN operator ?

  The SAP error message SY317 indicates that there is an issue with the use of the IN operator in a value table, specifically when the & character is used in the second column. This error typically arises in ABAP programming when you are trying to use a dynamic value or a variable in a context where it is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the IN operator expects a specific format for the values being compared. The & character is often used in ABAP to denote a variable or a placeholder, and its presence in the second column of a value table is not permitted. This can happen in scenarios where you are trying to use a dynamic value in a static context, such as in a SELECT statement or a WHERE clause.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the IN operator is used correctly without the & character