How To Fix W8325 - Logical operator &1 (in line &2) is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 325

• Message text: Logical operator &1 (in line &2) is not permitted

What causes this issue?

The logical operator <(>&<)>1 is unknown.

System Response

The rule is not converted.

How to fix this error?

The only logical operators allowed are <ZH>AND</> and <ZH>OR</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8325 - Logical operator &1 (in line &2) is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message:
  W8325 Logical operator &1 (in line &2) is not permitted
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when an invalid or not allowed logical operator is used in a condition or expression within an SAP program, typically in ABAP code or in a selection condition (e.g., in a WHERE clause, a filter condition, or a logical expression). The operator specified by &1 (e.g., AND, OR, NOT, etc.) is not permitted in the context or syntax where it appears (line &2).
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Using logical operators in places where only comparison operators are allowed.
  Using operators in a syntax that does not support them (e.g., inside certain function modules, or in selection screens).
  Typographical errors or incorrect syntax in logical expressions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the code or condition at the specified line (&2):
  
  Review the logical expression or condition where the operator &1 is used.
  
  
  Verify the operator usage:
  
  Ensure that the logical operator is valid in that context. For example:
  
  In a WHERE clause, logical operators like AND, OR are allowed between conditions.
  In some contexts, only comparison operators (=, <>, >, <, etc.) are allowed.
  Avoid using logical operators inside single conditions or where only a simple comparison is expected.
  
  
  
  Correct the syntax:
  
  Modify the expression to use permitted operators or restructure the condition. For example:
  
  Replace invalid logical operators with valid ones.
  Split complex conditions into simpler parts if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check for typos:
  
  Sometimes the operator might be misspelled or incorrectly typed.
  
  
  Consult documentation or syntax rules:
  
  Refer to ABAP documentation or the specific function/module documentation to understand allowed operators.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is a warning (W), so it may not stop program execution but indicates a potential logical error.
  The message class is usually related to logical expressions or selection conditions.
  If this occurs in a custom program, debugging or syntax check can help locate the exact problem.
  In SAP standard programs, this might indicate a rare syntax issue or a problem with custom enhancements or user exits.
  
  
  Example:
  If you have a condition like:
  WHERE field1 = 'X' & field2 = 'Y'
  The & operator is not valid here; it should be:
  WHERE field1 = 'X' AND field2 = 'Y'
  
  If you provide the exact code snippet or context where the error occurs, I can help you pinpoint the exact correction.