How To Fix MPE_RTGV_COMPARE009 - The All Option (*) is not allowed for selection.

MPE_RTGV_COMPARE009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_RTGV_COMPARE -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: The All Option (*) is not allowed for selection.

What causes this issue?

The All Option (*) is not allowed for selection. Please select single
effectivity value.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_RTGV_COMPARE009 - The All Option (*) is not allowed for selection. ?

  The SAP error message MPE_RTGV_COMPARE009 indicates that the "All Option ()" is not allowed for selection in a specific context, typically when dealing with selection criteria in reports or transactions. This error often arises when a user attempts to use a wildcard () in a field that does not support it, or when the system expects a specific value instead of a general one.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Selection Criteria: The use of the wildcard (*) in a field that does not accept it. For example, if you are trying to filter data based on a specific field that requires a concrete value rather than a general one.
  Field Restrictions: Certain fields in SAP have restrictions on the type of input they can accept. The wildcard may not be permitted due to business logic or data integrity rules.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the use of wildcards in