How To Fix MC754 - Selection condition &-&: Apostrophes are added

MC754 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 754

• Message text: Selection condition &-&: Apostrophes are added

What causes this issue?

Text constants in the selection conditions must be enclosed in
apostrophes.

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?

The apostrophes are added automatically during activation.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MC754 - Details

• The SAP error message MC754, which states "Selection condition &-&: Apostrophes are added," typically occurs in the context of reporting or data selection in SAP, particularly when using selection criteria in queries or reports. This error indicates that the system is automatically adding apostrophes around the selection criteria, which can lead to issues if the criteria are not formatted correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Improper Formatting: The selection criteria may not be formatted correctly, leading SAP to interpret the input incorrectly.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the field being queried may not match the expected type, causing SAP to add apostrophes to the selection condition.
  Special Characters: The presence of special characters or spaces in the selection criteria can trigger this error.
  Incorrect Use of Wildcards: If wildcards (like % or *) are used incorrectly, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Format: Ensure that the selection criteria are entered in the correct format. For example,