How To Fix 5P021 - The operations NEXTR or * are not allowed for this rule type

5P021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5P - Error Messages for Schema, Pers.Calc.Rule and Feature Checks

• Message number: 021

• Message text: The operations NEXTR or * are not allowed for this rule type

What causes this issue?

The operations NEXTR or * are used to edit continuation lines that have
the same variable key. It makes no sense to use a rule type that refers
to a decision or jump operation.

How to fix this error?

Remove the operation NEXTR or *, or delete the entry in the rule type
field and remove the decision or jump operation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5P021 - The operations NEXTR or * are not allowed for this rule type ?

  The SAP error message 5P021, which states "The operations NEXTR or * are not allowed for this rule type," typically occurs in the context of SAP Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or similar modules where certain operations are restricted based on the rule type being used.
  
  Cause:
  This error is generally caused by attempting to use the NEXTR operation (which is used to retrieve the next record in a set) or the wildcard (*) operation in a context where it is not permitted. This can happen if:
  
  Rule Type Restrictions: The specific rule type you are working with does not support these operations. Each rule type in SAP has its own set of allowed operations, and NEXTR or * may not be applicable for the rule type you are using.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings of the profitability analysis or the specific rules you are trying to implement.
  Data Structure Issues: The