How To Fix /OSP/MSG270 - 'Contains Pattern' condition can be given only for Select-Options

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /OSP/MSG -

• Message number: 270

• Message text: 'Contains Pattern' condition can be given only for Select-Options

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /OSP/MSG270 - 'Contains Pattern' condition can be given only for Select-Options ?

  The SAP error message /OSP/MSG270 'Contains Pattern' condition can be given only for Select-Options typically occurs when you are trying to use a "Contains Pattern" condition with a parameter that is not a select-option. In SAP ABAP, select-options are used to allow users to input a range of values, including the ability to specify patterns for matching.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are using a "Contains Pattern" condition (like *value*) on a single input parameter (using PARAMETERS) instead of a select-option (using SELECT-OPTIONS).
  The logic in your code is attempting to apply a pattern matching condition to a field that does not support it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that you are using SELECT-OPTIONS instead of PARAMETERS for the variable where you want to apply the "Contains Pattern" condition. Here’s how you can do it:
  
  
  Change the Declaration: Replace the PARAMETERS declaration with SELECT-OPTIONS. For example:
  SELECT-OPTIONS: so_field FOR your_field.
  
  
  Using the Pattern: When you want to use a "Contains Pattern" condition, you can now do so with the select-option. For example, if you want to allow users to search for values that contain a specific substring, they can enter *value* in the selection screen.
  
  
  Check Your Logic: Ensure that any logic that processes the input is compatible with select-options. You may need to adjust your code to handle the internal table that SELECT-OPTIONS creates.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SELECT-OPTIONS: This is a keyword in ABAP that allows you to define a range of values for selection screens. It automatically creates an internal table that can hold multiple values and ranges.
  PARAMETERS: This keyword is used to define single input fields on selection screens. It does not support multiple values or pattern matching.
  Pattern Matching: In SAP, pattern matching is typically done using wildcards like * for any number of characters and ? for a single character.
  
  Example Code:
  Here’s a simple example of how to use SELECT-OPTIONS correctly:
  SELECT-OPTIONS: so_name FOR mara-matnr.
  
  START-OF-SELECTION.
    SELECT * FROM mara WHERE matnr IN so_name.
    " Process your data here
  ENDSELECT.
  In this example, users can input values like *123* to find all material numbers containing 123. 
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and implement the desired functionality in your SAP ABAP program.