Terraform CLI
Terraform could not parse the expression
Error: Invalid expression
Terraform could not parse the expression because the value does not form a valid HCL expression in that position.
Error AtlasError Documentation and ResolutionObserved message
Error: Invalid expression
Why it happens
- The expression contains malformed interpolation or token ordering.
- Text that looks like another templating or scripting language was used in Terraform configuration.
- A value is missing required quoting, braces, or expression delimiters.
How to fix it
- Review the exact expression Terraform points to and rewrite it as valid HCL syntax.
- Check that string interpolation and concatenation are written in Terraform's expected form.
- Run terraform fmt and terraform validate after editing to catch any remaining syntax issues.
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