How To Fix UA_FORMULA031 - Function '&1' cannot be assigned here

UA_FORMULA031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UA_FORMULA - Formula Editor Messages

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Function '&1' cannot be assigned here

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UA_FORMULA031 - Function '&1' cannot be assigned here ?

  The SAP error message UA_FORMULA031, which states "Function '&1' cannot be assigned here," typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming, particularly when dealing with formulas in the context of SAP's data processing or reporting tools, such as SAP Query or SAP ABAP programs.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Assignment: The function you are trying to assign is not compatible with the context in which you are trying to use it. For example, you might be trying to assign a function that returns a value to a variable that expects a different type of data.
  
  
  Function Type Mismatch: The function you are trying to use may not be defined to return a value that can be assigned to the target variable. This can happen if the function is defined as a procedure that does not return a value.
  
  
  Scope Issues: The function might not be accessible in