How to fix SAP error W8096?

What causes this issue? Syntax '()' only allows read access to the current line of the table element and is therefore only relevant to the binding direction <(> <<)>==.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? Procedure for System Administrators Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

How To Fix W8096 - Syntax '()' only allows read access to element &

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SAP Error Message - Details

Message type: E = Error
Message class: W8 - Workflow: Expressions, data flow
Message number: 096
Message text: Syntax '()' only allows read access to element &
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What causes this issue?
Syntax '()' only allows read access to the current line of the table
element and is therefore only relevant to the binding direction <(>
<<)>==.
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?
Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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