How To Fix 9J447 - If you select using &, any further selections will be ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 447

• Message text: If you select using &, any further selections will be ignored

What causes this issue?

You tried to select using the document numbers and the goods recipient
or company code.
If, for example, an entry exists in the Goods Recipient field, the
system ignores your selection input in the Document Number field.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If required, you can delete the field Goods Recipient/Company Code to
enable selection using the document numbers.
Continue with <ENTER>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J447 - If you select using &, any further selections will be ignored ?

  The SAP error message 9J447 ("If you select using &, any further selections will be ignored") typically occurs when you are trying to use multiple selection criteria in a report or transaction, but the system detects that you are using a selection operator that conflicts with the additional selections you are trying to apply.
  Cause:
  This error is usually caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Conflicting Selection Criteria: You may have used the & operator (which is often used for "AND" conditions) in your selection criteria, and then attempted to add more selection criteria that are not compatible with the initial selection.
  Incorrect Use of Selection Options: The use of selection options may not be properly aligned with the expected input format or logic of the report or transaction.
  System Limitations: Some reports or transactions may have limitations on how selections can be combined, leading to this error when those limitations are exceeded.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can try the following steps:
  
  Review Your Selections: Check the selection criteria you have entered. Ensure that you are not mixing incompatible selection operators. If you are using &, consider whether you need to simplify your selection criteria.
  Use Alternative Operators: If you need to combine multiple conditions, consider using other logical operators (like OR) or restructuring your selection criteria to avoid using & in a way that conflicts with further selections.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the documentation for the specific report or transaction you are using to understand the expected selection criteria and any limitations.
  Test with Fewer Selections: Try running the report or transaction with fewer selection criteria to see if it executes successfully. Gradually add back your selections to identify which one is causing the issue.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: If this error occurs in a specific transaction code, look for any known issues or updates related to that transaction.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP user forums or communities where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.