How To Fix DB669 - Incorrect option "&" for selection "&"

DB669 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 669

• Message text: Incorrect option "&" for selection "&"

What causes this issue?

An invalid value was found in the field <LS>OPTION</> of a selection
criterion.
The only valid options are:

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

<LS>EQ</> (single value),
<LS>BT</> (range),
<LS>GE</> (greater than or equal to),
<LS>LE</> (smaller than or equal to),
<LS>CP</> (pattern),
<LS>NE</> (unequal to),
<LS>NB</> (exclude range)
<LS>LT</> (smaller than),
<LS>GT</> (greater than)
and <LS>NP</> (exclude pattern).

System Response

The system cannot correct the error automatically.

How to fix this error?

Contact the person responsible for the program.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB669 - Incorrect option "&" for selection "&" ?

  The SAP error message DB669, which states "Incorrect option '&' for selection '&'", typically occurs when there is an issue with the selection criteria specified in a database operation, such as a query or report. This error indicates that the option provided for a selection field is not valid or recognized by the system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Selection Option: The selection option specified in the query or report is not valid for the field being queried. For example, using an option that is not supported for the data type of the field.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the selection option or field name.
  Custom Code Issues: If the error arises from custom ABAP code, there may be an issue with how the selection options are being defined or processed.
  Data Dictionary Changes: Changes in the data dictionary (like field type changes) that are not reflected in the selection criteria can lead to this