How To Fix TR107 - Generic symbol '/*' cannot be used before the replace character &

TR107 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TR - Change and Transport System

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Generic symbol '/*' cannot be used before the replace character &

What causes this issue?

Generic symbol /* cannot appear before replacement character /&.

System Response

Entry rejected.

How to fix this error?

Change entry so that replacement character /& does not appear after
generic symbol /*.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TR107 - Generic symbol '/*' cannot be used before the replace character & ?

  The SAP error message TR107, which states "Generic symbol '/*' cannot be used before the replace character &," typically occurs in the context of transport requests or when dealing with transport objects in SAP. This error is related to the use of generic symbols in transport requests, particularly when defining transport objects or when using the transport management system (TMS).
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the incorrect use of generic symbols in the transport request. In SAP, generic symbols like /* are used to represent multiple objects or to define patterns. However, they cannot be used in certain contexts, especially before a replace character like &. This can happen if you are trying to define a transport object or a transport request incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TR107 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Transport Request: Review the transport request where the error occurred. Look for any entries that use the /*