How To Fix UPF056 - Formula error: Identifier expected instead of &1

UPF056 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPF - Planning Functions

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Formula error: Identifier expected instead of &1

What causes this issue?

The formula syntax is incorrect. An identifier or a key figure is
expected instead of the formula element displayed.

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?

Correct the formula.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPF056 - Formula error: Identifier expected instead of &1 ?

  The SAP error message UPF056, which states "Formula error: Identifier expected instead of &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Payroll or Personnel Administration modules when there is an issue with a formula used in a payroll calculation or a similar context. The error indicates that the system expected an identifier (like a variable or field name) but encountered something else (represented by &1).
  Causes:
  
  Syntax Error: There may be a syntax error in the formula where an identifier is expected but is missing or incorrectly formatted.
  Incorrect Variable Name: The formula might be referencing a variable or field that does not exist or is misspelled.
  Improper Use of Operators: The formula may contain operators or functions that are not used correctly.
  Missing Parameters: If the formula requires parameters, they may not be provided or may be incorrectly specified.
  Data Type Mismatch: The formula might be trying to perform operations on incompatible data types.
  
  Solutions:
  
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