How To Fix 1X073 - Select 'C' or 'E' for the variable DISPLAY_MODE

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1X - General hierarchy maintenance tool message

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Select 'C' or 'E' for the variable DISPLAY_MODE

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1X073 - Select 'C' or 'E' for the variable DISPLAY_MODE ?

  The SAP error message 1X073 indicates that there is an issue with the variable DISPLAY_MODE in your report or query. This variable is expected to be set to either 'C' (for "Character") or 'E' (for "Excel") but has not been set correctly.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  The DISPLAY_MODE variable is not defined in the selection screen of the report or query.
  The variable is defined but is not being set to either 'C' or 'E'.
  There may be a programming error in the ABAP code that handles the variable.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Selection Screen:
  
  Ensure that the DISPLAY_MODE variable is included in the selection screen of your report or query.
  Make sure that the user is prompted to select either 'C' or 'E'.
  
  
  
  Set Default Values:
  
  If appropriate, set a default value for DISPLAY_MODE in your code to ensure it always has a valid value when the report is executed.
  
  
  
  Modify the Code:
  
  If you are developing or maintaining the report, check the ABAP code to ensure that the DISPLAY_MODE variable is being correctly assigned a value before it is used.
  Example code snippet:
  IF display_mode IS INITIAL.
    display_mode = 'C'. " Default to Character mode
  ENDIF.
  
  
  
  
  User Input Validation:
  
  Implement validation logic to ensure that the user can only select 'C' or 'E' for the DISPLAY_MODE variable.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the report or query to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the output is as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for more details on handling selection screens and variables in ABAP.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 1X073 and ensure that the DISPLAY_MODE variable is correctly utilized in your SAP report or query.