Bicep error code - BCP007

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This error occurs when the declaration type isn't recognized. For a list of declaration types, see Understand the structure and syntax of Bicep files.

Error description

This declaration type isn't recognized. Specify a metadata, parameter, variable, resource, or output declaration.

Solution

Use the correct declaration type. For more information, see Bicep file.

Examples

The following example raises the error because parameter isn't a correct declaration type:

parameter name string

You can fix the error by using the correct declaration type, param.

param name string

For more information, see Parameters.

Next steps

For more information about Bicep error and warning codes, see Bicep core diagnostics.