How To Fix CY306 - The filter ser contains more than eight selection criteria with variables

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 306

• Message text: The filter ser contains more than eight selection criteria with variables

What causes this issue?

You are trying to change the standard values. However if the sum of the
individual splits is not equal to the quantity in the operation then
the standard values for a split can not be changed. In this case the
split is given the standard value in the operation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY306 - The filter ser contains more than eight selection criteria with variables ?

  The SAP error message CY306 indicates that the filter set you are trying to use contains more than eight selection criteria that include variables. This is a limitation in SAP that restricts the number of selection criteria with variables to eight in certain contexts, such as when using the selection screen for reports or queries.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You have defined a filter set (for example, in a report or query) that includes more than eight selection criteria.
  At least one of these criteria is a variable (e.g., a dynamic selection criterion that allows user input).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Reduce the Number of Selection Criteria:
  
  Review the selection criteria you have defined and try to eliminate any that are not essential. Aim to keep the number of criteria with variables to eight or fewer.
  
  
  
  Combine Criteria:
  
  If possible, combine multiple selection criteria into a single criterion. For example, if you have multiple date ranges, consider using a single date range that encompasses all the necessary dates.
  
  
  
  Use Fixed Values:
  
  If some of the selection criteria can be replaced with fixed values instead of variables, do so. This will help reduce the number of variable criteria.
  
  
  
  Create Multiple Filters:
  
  If you need to use more than eight criteria, consider creating multiple filter sets or reports that can be run separately, each with its own set of criteria.
  
  
  
  Check for Unused Variables:
  
  Sometimes, variables may be included in the filter set that are not actually needed for your report. Review and remove any unnecessary variables.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Check the official SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with, as it may provide additional insights or best practices for managing selection criteria.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have implemented.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this limitation or provide workarounds.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CY306 error and successfully run your report or query with the desired selection criteria.