How To Fix ACMTRACE024 - Select Option supports only 'I' and 'EQ'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACMTRACE - ACM Trace

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Select Option supports only 'I' and 'EQ'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACMTRACE024 - Select Option supports only 'I' and 'EQ' ?

  The SAP error message ACMTRACE024 indicates that there is an issue with the selection options used in a particular transaction or report. Specifically, this error message states that the "Select Option supports only 'I' and 'EQ'," which means that the selection options being used are not valid for the operation being performed.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  An invalid selection option is used in a report or transaction that only supports specific options.
  The selection criteria may include operators that are not recognized or supported by the underlying logic of the transaction or report.
  The user may have inadvertently selected an option that is not applicable to the data being processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ACMTRACE024 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Selection Options: Review the selection options you are using. Ensure that you are only using 'I' (Include) and 'EQ' (Equal) as your selection criteria. Remove any other operators or options that may have been inadvertently included.
  
  
  Modify the Selection Criteria: If you are using a selection screen, modify the criteria to conform to the supported options. For example:
  
  Instead of using 'NE' (Not Equal) or 'GT' (Greater Than), switch to using 'I' or 'EQ' as appropriate.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the documentation for the specific transaction or report you are using to understand the valid selection options.
  
  
  Test with Simple Criteria: If you are unsure which criteria are causing the issue, try running the report or transaction with minimal and simple selection criteria to isolate the problem.
  
  
  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 may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Identify the transaction code associated with the error to understand its functionality and limitations.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to execute the transaction or report, as sometimes authorization issues can lead to unexpected errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the cause of the ACMTRACE024 error in your SAP environment.