How To Fix DD_MT_SHARING042 - Line &1, Field &2: LIKE Operator requires % or _

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DD_MT_SHARING - DDIC Multi Tenancy Sharing: Messages

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Line &1, Field &2: LIKE Operator requires % or _

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DD_MT_SHARING042 - Line &1, Field &2: LIKE Operator requires % or _ ?

  The SAP error message DD_MT_SHARING042 indicates that there is an issue with the use of the LIKE operator in a query or selection statement. Specifically, the error message states that the LIKE operator requires the use of wildcard characters % (for any sequence of characters) or _ (for a single character) in the pattern being matched.
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs when:
  
  A LIKE condition is used in a SQL statement or selection screen, but the pattern provided does not include any wildcard characters.
  The field being checked is expected to match a pattern, but the provided value is either empty or does not conform to the expected format.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the SQL Statement: Review the SQL statement or selection criteria where the LIKE operator is being used. Ensure that the pattern includes at least one wildcard character (% or _).
  For example:
  
  Instead of using LIKE 'ABC', use LIKE 'ABC%' to match any string that starts with "ABC".
  Instead of using LIKE 'A', use LIKE 'A_' to match any string that starts with "A" followed by any single character.
  
  
  
  Modify the Input: If the input value is coming from user input or a variable, ensure that it is properly formatted to include the necessary wildcards.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the query or selection to ensure that it executes without errors.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  LIKE Operator: The LIKE operator is used in SQL to search for a specified pattern in a column. The % wildcard represents zero or more characters, while the _ wildcard represents a single character.
  SQL Syntax: Familiarize yourself with SQL syntax and the use of wildcards to avoid similar issues in the future.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on SQL queries and error handling.
  
  By ensuring that your LIKE conditions are correctly formatted with the appropriate wildcards, you should be able to resolve the DD_MT_SHARING042 error.