How To Fix W8110 - Syntax error in expression &1

W8110 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W8 - Workflow: Expressions, data flow

• Message number: 110

• Message text: Syntax error in expression &1

What causes this issue?

The syntactical structure of the
<DS:GLOS.3526B116AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>expression</> is wrong.
An expression always has the following structure:

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

& ... &:
The expression refers to a container element or an object attribute via
which a container element is referenced.
... :
The expression is a constant.
% ... %:
The expression refers to a system field.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Always use the F4 Help to define an expression

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8110 - Syntax error in expression &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W8110 Syntax error in expression &1:
  
  Error Message
  W8110 Syntax error in expression &1
  
  &1 is a placeholder for the specific expression or part of the code where the syntax error was detected.
  
  
  Cause
  This warning message occurs when the ABAP compiler or runtime environment detects a syntax error in an expression. This typically happens in:
  
  ABAP code (e.g., in SELECT statements, WHERE clauses, or other expressions)
  Open SQL statements
  Control statements (IF, CASE, LOOP, etc.)
  Data declarations or assignments
  
  Common causes include:
  
  Typographical errors (misspelled keywords, missing operators)
  Incorrect use of parentheses or quotation marks
  Invalid or incomplete expressions
  Using unsupported syntax in the current ABAP version or context
  Missing or extra commas, semicolons, or other delimiters
  Incorrect field names or data types in expressions
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error:
  
  
  Check the expression indicated by &1
  Review the exact expression or code snippet mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  Verify syntax correctness  
  
  Ensure all keywords are spelled correctly.
  Check for balanced