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

1X214 - Overview

• 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