How To Fix DH817 - Selection condition was adjusted

DH817 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DH - DD: Messages for search helps

• Message number: 817

• Message text: Selection condition was adjusted

What causes this issue?

The F4 help can only process selection conditions with a maximum length
of 45 positions.

System Response

The search help processor truncates a selection condition that has been
passed with too long a length and supplements the condition with an '*'
in order to be able to return the search result. For the F4 field, this
only applies if the original input has already contained a template;
otherwise the content is not taken into consideration.

How to fix this error?

If possible, use a shorter selection condition.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH817 - Selection condition was adjusted ?

  The SAP error message DH817, which states "Selection condition was adjusted," typically occurs in the context of data selection or filtering in SAP applications, particularly when working with reports or queries. This message indicates that the system has automatically modified the selection criteria you provided, often due to constraints or rules defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you entered may not be compatible with the underlying data model or the specific transaction you are trying to execute.
  Default Values: The system may have default values or settings that override your input to ensure data integrity or compliance with business rules.
  Data Availability: If the data you are trying to access is not available or does not meet the criteria, the system may adjust the selection to return a valid result set.
  User Authorizations: Sometimes, user permissions can restrict access to certain data, leading the system to adjust the selection criteria