How To Fix /OSP/MSG172 - Between condition can be given only for Select-Options

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /OSP/MSG -

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Between condition can be given only for Select-Options

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /OSP/MSG172 - Between condition can be given only for Select-Options ?

  The SAP error message /OSP/MSG172: "Between condition can be given only for Select-Options" typically occurs when you are trying to use a "between" condition in a context where it is not allowed, specifically outside of a SELECT-OPTIONS declaration. This error is common in ABAP programming when dealing with selection screens or when defining parameters for data selection.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Use of Parameters: The error arises when you attempt to use a "between" condition with a regular parameter (defined using PARAMETERS) instead of a select-option (defined using SELECT-OPTIONS).
  Misconfiguration in Selection Screen: If you are trying to create a selection screen that allows for a range of values but have not defined the fields correctly, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use SELECT-OPTIONS: If you need to allow users to input a range of values, you should define your variable using SELECT-OPTIONS instead of PARAMETERS. For example:
  SELECT-OPTIONS: s_date FOR your_date_field.
  This allows users to input a range of dates, and the system will handle the "between" logic automatically.
  
  
  Change Logic for Single Values: If you only need to accept single values, you can use PARAMETERS without the "between" condition. For example:
  PARAMETERS: p_date TYPE your_date_field.
  
  
  Check Your Code: Review your ABAP code to ensure that you are not mistakenly trying to apply a "between" condition to a parameter that is not a select-option.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SELECT-OPTIONS: This is a special type of data declaration in ABAP that allows for the definition of ranges and multiple values. It automatically creates a selection screen with the necessary input fields for users to specify ranges.
  PARAMETERS: This is used for single value input. If you need to allow for multiple values or ranges, you should not use PARAMETERS.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or ABAP documentation for more details on how to properly use SELECT-OPTIONS and PARAMETERS.
  
  Example:
  Here’s a simple example to illustrate the correct usage:
  REPORT z_example.
  
  SELECT-OPTIONS: s_date FOR sy-datum.
  
  START-OF-SELECTION.
    SELECT * FROM your_table
    WHERE your_date_field IN s_date.
  In this example, s_date allows users to input a range of dates, and the query will correctly handle the selection based on that range.