How To Fix GEF_CORE_MSG040 - Only one expression can exist for attribute &1 in logical operator AND.

GEF_CORE_MSG040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GEF_CORE_MSG - Message class for GEF core

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Only one expression can exist for attribute &1 in logical operator AND.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GEF_CORE_MSG040 - Only one expression can exist for attribute &1 in logical operator AND. ?

  The SAP error message GEF_CORE_MSG040 indicates that there is an issue with the logical operator AND in a query or expression where multiple expressions are incorrectly defined for a single attribute. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BusinessObjects, SAP BW queries, or similar environments where logical expressions are used to filter or manipulate data.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to use the AND operator with more than one expression for the same attribute. For example, if you have a condition like:
  Attribute A = Value1 AND Attribute A = Value2
  This is invalid because you cannot have two different values for the same attribute in a single logical condition.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that each attribute in your logical expression is only referenced once. Here are some steps to fix the issue:
  
  
  Review the Expression: Check the logical expression where the error occurs. Identify the attribute mentioned in