How To Fix UCFV101 - Check &1 of validation method &2 contains a syntax error

UCFV101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCFV - Messages for Validation

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Check &1 of validation method &2 contains a syntax error

What causes this issue?

Check &V1& of validation method &V2& contains a syntax error. The cause
of this error cannot be specified more precisely.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Start the Consolidation Workbench (transaction UCWB).
In the process view of the workbench, choose <ZK>Consolidation Functions
-> Validation -> Method</>. From there, choose <ZK>Display</> in the
context menu.
Expand method &V2&.
In the context menu of validation check &V1&, choose <ZK>Change</>.
In the formula editor area, choose <ZK>Check</>.
The field, the operator, or the function with which the error occurred
is highlighted in a different color.
Remove the cause of the error.
Save your changes.

Procedure for System Administrators

Additional information:
Client: &V3&
Formula ID (table SFOBUEV001): &V4&

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCFV101 - Check &1 of validation method &2 contains a syntax error ?

  The SAP error message UCFV101 indicates that there is a syntax error in a validation method within the SAP system. This error typically arises when the system is trying to validate data against a set of rules defined in a validation method, and it encounters a syntax issue in the configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Syntax: The validation method may contain incorrect syntax, such as missing operators, incorrect function calls, or improperly formatted expressions.
  Invalid Field References: The validation may reference fields that do not exist or are incorrectly named.
  Logical Errors: There may be logical errors in the validation rules that lead to syntax issues when the system tries to interpret them.
  
  Configuration Issues: The validation method may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Validation Method:
  
  Go to the transaction code where the validation method is defined (e.g., transaction OB28 for validation).
  Review the syntax of the validation method carefully. Look for any typos,