| title | BCP009 |
|---|---|
| description | Expected a literal value, an array, an object, a parenthesized expression, or a function call at this location. |
| ms.topic | reference |
| ms.custom | devx-track-bicep |
| ms.date | 10/30/2025 |
This diagnostic occurs when a declaration is not completed.
Expected a literal value, an array, an object, a parenthesized expression, or a function call at this location.
Error
Include the missing part. For more information, see Bicep file.
The following example raises the diagnostic because the metadata declaration isn't completed:
metadata description = You can fix the diagnostic by using completing the declaration.
metadata description = 'Creates a storage account and a web app'For more information, see Metadata.
For more information about Bicep diagnostics, see Bicep core diagnostics.