How To Fix ISA_SEARCH105 - Error in sign / option pair of attribute &1

ISA_SEARCH105 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISA_SEARCH - Generic Document Search Framework

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Error in sign / option pair of attribute &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISA_SEARCH105 - Error in sign / option pair of attribute &1 ?

  The SAP error message ISA_SEARCH105, which states "Error in sign / option pair of attribute &1," typically occurs in the context of using the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module or when working with the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) system. This error is related to the way selection criteria are defined for attributes in a query or planning function.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by an incorrect configuration of the selection criteria for an attribute in a planning query or function. Specifically, it indicates that there is an issue with the "sign" (e.g., "I" for include, "E" for exclude) and "option" (e.g., "EQ" for equal, "BT" for between) pair for the specified attribute. This can happen due to:
  
  Invalid Combinations: The combination of sign and option used for the attribute is not valid. For example, using "E" (exclude) with "BT" (between) is not allowed.
  Missing Values: The attribute may not have