How To Fix DB664 - The options EQ / NE allow only single values

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB - Messages for logical databases and background processing

• Message number: 664

• Message text: The options EQ / NE allow only single values

What causes this issue?

If you choose the <LS>EQ</> (Equal) option, you can enter only a single
value.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please enter the desired value as a lower limit in the <LS>From</>
field.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB664 - The options EQ / NE allow only single values ?

  The SAP error message DB664 indicates that there is an issue with the use of the operators EQ (equal) and NE (not equal) in a database query or selection criteria. This error typically arises when you attempt to use these operators with multiple values, which is not allowed. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  The error occurs when a query or selection criteria is constructed using the EQ or NE operators with a range of values or a list of multiple values. For example, using field EQ (value1, value2) or field NE (value1, value2) is not valid.
  This can happen in various contexts, such as ABAP programs, selection screens, or database views where the query is not properly structured.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use Single Values: Ensure that you are using EQ or NE with a single value. For example:
  
  Instead of field EQ (value1, value2), use:
  field EQ value1 
  or use