How To Fix 1X214 - Error in ranges table: Ranges option 'EQ' expected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Error in ranges table: Ranges option 'EQ' expected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1X214 - Error in ranges table: Ranges option 'EQ' expected ?

  The SAP error message 1X214 indicates that there is an issue with the ranges table in your query or selection criteria. Specifically, the error message "Ranges option 'EQ' expected" suggests that the system is expecting a specific range option (in this case, "EQ" for "equal") but is not finding it.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Range Definition: The ranges table may have been defined incorrectly, where the expected operator (like "EQ") is missing or incorrectly specified.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the field being queried may not match the expected type, leading to issues in how the ranges are interpreted.
  Empty or Invalid Ranges: The ranges table might be empty or contain invalid entries that do not conform to the expected format.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Range Definition:
  
  Review the selection criteria or the ranges table in your query. Ensure that the range option is correctly specified as "EQ" where necessary.
  If you are using a custom program or report, check the code to ensure that the ranges are being populated correctly.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Types:
  
  Ensure that the data types of the fields being used in the ranges table match the expected types. For example, if you are querying a numeric field, ensure that the values in the ranges table are also numeric.
  
  
  
  Review Input Values:
  
  Check the input values being passed to the ranges table. Make sure they are valid and conform to the expected format.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant code to inspect the values being passed to the ranges table and identify where the issue arises.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on the specific function or transaction you are using. This can provide insights into the expected format and usage of ranges.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, specific versions of SAP may have bugs that are documented in SAP Notes.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful to see if other users have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  Transaction Codes: If this error occurs in a specific transaction, you may want to look into the transaction code and its associated documentation for further insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the 1X214 error in your SAP system.