How To Fix CL_SADL_GW_MDE_MSGX046 - Filter sign & is unknown

CL_SADL_GW_MDE_MSGX046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL_SADL_GW_MDE_MSGX - texts for parser

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Filter sign & is unknown

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CL_SADL_GW_MDE_MSGX046 - Details

• The SAP error message CL_SADL_GW_MDE_MSGX046 with the description "Filter sign & is unknown" typically occurs in the context of using the SAP Gateway and the SADL (SAP ABAP Programming Model for SAP Fiori) framework. This error indicates that there is an issue with the filter criteria being used in a query, specifically that the filter sign (e.g., '=', '>', '<', etc.) is not recognized or is invalid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Filter Sign: The filter sign specified in the query is not one of the expected values. This could be due to a typo or an unsupported operator.
  Incorrect Query Structure: The structure of the query may not conform to the expected format, leading to the inability to interpret the filter sign.
  Data Type Mismatch: The filter sign may be applied to a field that does not support it due to a mismatch in data types.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the