How To Fix /FTI/SERV_TECH_ERROR007 - Illegal operator '&1' in selection condition for property '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /FTI/SERV_TECH_ERROR -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Illegal operator '&1' in selection condition for property '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /FTI/SERV_TECH_ERROR007 - Illegal operator '&1' in selection condition for property '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /FTI/SERV_TECH_ERROR007 indicates that there is an issue with the selection condition in a query or filter related to the SAP Fiori or SAP S/4HANA system. Specifically, the error message states that an illegal operator is being used in the selection condition for a specified property.
  Cause:
  
  
  Illegal Operator: The operator specified in the selection condition (represented by &1 in the error message) is not valid for the property (represented by &2). This could be due to:
  
  Using an operator that is not supported for the data type of the property.
  Typographical errors in the operator name.
  Using an operator that is not applicable in the context of the query.
  
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The operator may not be compatible with the data type of the property being queried. For example, trying to use a string operator on a numeric field.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the query or the underlying data model that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Operator: Review the selection condition and ensure that the operator being used is valid for the property. Common operators include:
  
  = (equals)
  <> (not equals)
  > (greater than)
  < (less than)
  >= (greater than or equal to)
  <= (less than or equal to)
  IN (for lists)
  
  
  
  Verify Data Types: Ensure that the operator is appropriate for the data type of the property. For example, if the property is a date, ensure that date-related operators are used.
  
  
  Review Query Configuration: If you are using a custom query or report, check the configuration settings to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific module or component you are working with to understand the valid operators for the properties in question.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to the backend, you can debug the query to see the exact selection condition being generated and identify where the illegal operator is being introduced.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Community Forums: Look for discussions in SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with, as it may provide insights into valid operators and selection conditions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /FTI/SERV_TECH_ERROR007.