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How To Fix HV005 - Selection4Helpvalues-Sign & (does not match I,E)


HV005 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: HV - SBF_BAPI:Messages BAPI_HELPVALUES_GET up to and incl 4.5A

  • Message number: 005

  • Message text: Selection4Helpvalues-Sign & (does not match I,E)

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  • What causes this issue?

    The business object/method could not be assigned to a function module.

    System Response

    How to fix this error?

    Check that spelling and use of upper/lower case are correct.

    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.


HV005 - Details

  • The SAP error message HV005 typically occurs when there is an issue with the selection criteria in a report or transaction, particularly when using the selection options for fields that require specific operators (like "I" for inclusive or "E" for exclusive). The error message indicates that there is a mismatch between the expected sign and the actual sign used in the selection criteria.
    
    Cause: Incorrect Sign Usage: The error arises when the selection criteria for a field are not correctly defined. For example, if you are using "I" (inclusive) for a selection but have not provided the corresponding values correctly, or if you are mixing "I" and "E" inappropriately. Field Type Mismatch: The field you are trying to filter on may not support the operators you are using, or the data types may not match. Missing Values: If you are using a selection option that requires values but have not provided them, this can

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