How To Fix DB676 - Value ranges only allowed for &

DB676 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 676

• Message text: Value ranges only allowed for &

What causes this issue?

Value sets are not permitted for the selection criterion you have
chosen.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB676 - Value ranges only allowed for & ?

  The SAP error message DB676 ("Value ranges only allowed for &") typically occurs when there is an issue with the definition of a value range in a database table or a data element. This error indicates that the system is expecting a specific type of field or data element that supports value ranges, but it has encountered a field that does not meet this requirement.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Element: The data element associated with the field does not support value ranges. Value ranges are typically allowed for certain data types (like numeric types) but not for others (like character types).
  Field Definition: The field in the database table may not be defined correctly to allow for value ranges.
  Domain Restrictions: The domain associated with the data element may not be set up to allow for value ranges.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Element: Verify the data element associated with the field in question. Ensure that it is of