How To Fix MC562 - Define an operator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MC - Aggregate: views, matchcodes, lock objects

• Message number: 562

• Message text: Define an operator

What causes this issue?

You have not yet defined a comparison operator for the selection
condition.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Select a comparison operator. You can display the valid comparison
operators by pressing the F4-button in the field <LS>Op.</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC562 - Define an operator ?

  The SAP error message MC562, which states "Define an operator," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules. This error indicates that the system is expecting an operator to be defined for a certain process or configuration, but it has not been set up correctly.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Operator Definition: The operator (e.g., a person or a machine) that is supposed to perform a certain task has not been defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the relevant module (like PP or MM) may not have been completed properly.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data records related to the operator or the process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MC562 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define the Operator:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction code (e.g., OPU1 for defining operators in PP).
  Ensure that the operator