How To Fix BS_ANLY_LIST008 - Select option operator 'E' (excluding) not supported; excluding ignored

BS_ANLY_LIST008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS_ANLY_LIST - Analytics: Simple List Reporting

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Select option operator 'E' (excluding) not supported; excluding ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BS_ANLY_LIST008 - Select option operator 'E' (excluding) not supported; excluding ignored ?

  The SAP error message BS_ANLY_LIST008 indicates that there is an issue with the selection options used in a report or query. Specifically, the message states that the operator 'E' (which stands for "excluding") is not supported in the context of the selection options you are using. As a result, the system is ignoring the exclusion criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Operator: The operator 'E' is typically used to exclude certain values from a selection. However, in some contexts or specific reports, this operator may not be supported, leading to the error message.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria may have been set up incorrectly, or the report may not be designed to handle exclusion criteria.
  Data Source Limitations: The underlying data source or the way the report is structured may not allow for exclusion operations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Change the Operator: If possible, change the operator from 'E' (excluding) to 'I' (including) or another supported operator that fits your reporting