How To Fix AZ051 - Selection criteria for PLANTS '*' and ' ' only valid with operator '='

AZ051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AZ - Master data messages for external applications

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Selection criteria for PLANTS '*' and ' ' only valid with operator '='

What causes this issue?

You can only select group BOMs or all plants by using the selection
operator '='.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AZ051 - Selection criteria for PLANTS '*' and ' ' only valid with operator '=' ?

  The SAP error message AZ051 indicates that there is an issue with the selection criteria for the "PLANTS" field in a report or transaction. Specifically, the error arises when the selection criteria for the PLANTS field is set to a wildcard ('*') or is left blank ('    '), which is not valid unless the operator is set to '=' (equal).
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Selection Criteria: The error occurs because the system expects a specific plant code or a valid operator for the selection criteria. Using a wildcard or leaving the field blank does not conform to the expected input format.
  Operator Mismatch: The selection operator used for the PLANTS field is not compatible with the input provided. For example, if you are using a wildcard or leaving it blank, the operator should be '='.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify a Valid Plant Code: Instead of using a wildcard or leaving the field blank, enter a specific