How To Fix FMFG_RECON_E023 - Selection for field & can only use Equal operator

FMFG_RECON_E023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFG_RECON_E - Reconciliation Tool message class

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Selection for field & can only use Equal operator

What causes this issue?

You used funds center or FM area as part of the selection criteria for a
Reconciliation Data Slice using the former budget ing data provider.
Due to the structure of budgeting data, the provider only supports use
of the Equals operator for these fields.

System Response

The slice is not valid and cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Change your selection criteria to use the Equals operator. If other
types of tests are required, you may be able to use the Exclude feature
of the Subtotal Derivation for the slice.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFG_RECON_E023 - Selection for field & can only use Equal operator ?

  The SAP error message FMFG_RECON_E023 indicates that there is an issue with the selection criteria used in a report or transaction related to the field specified in the error message. Specifically, it states that the selection for the field can only use the "Equal" operator. This typically occurs in the context of financial management or reconciliation processes within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to use a selection operator other than "Equal" (such as "Not Equal", "Greater Than", "Less Than", etc.) for a field that is restricted to only allow the "Equal" operator. This restriction is often due to the nature of the data being queried, where only specific values are valid for that field.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Review the Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria you are using in the report or transaction. Ensure that for the field mentioned in the error message, you are only using the