How To Fix PFO1155 - While using 'ROLE' as SELECT_FLD, only 'EQ' sign is to be used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFO1 - Messages for Portfolio Assignment

• Message number: 155

• Message text: While using 'ROLE' as SELECT_FLD, only 'EQ' sign is to be used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFO1155 - While using 'ROLE' as SELECT_FLD, only 'EQ' sign is to be used ?

  The SAP error message PFO1155 indicates that when using the 'ROLE' field as a selection field (SELECT_FLD) in a query or report, only the equality operator ('EQ') is allowed. This restriction is in place because the 'ROLE' field is typically used to specify a single role, and using other operators (like 'NE', 'GT', 'LT', etc.) does not make sense in the context of role selection.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to use a comparison operator other than 'EQ' with the 'ROLE' field in your selection criteria. For example, if you try to filter roles using 'NE' (not equal) or any other operator, the system will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should modify your selection criteria to use only the 'EQ' operator when filtering by the 'ROLE' field. Here’s how you can do that:
  
  Check Your Query/Report: Review the query or report where you are using the 'ROLE' field.
  Modify the Selection Criteria: Ensure that any condition involving the 'ROLE' field uses the 'EQ' operator. For example:
  
  Instead of using: ROLE NE 'XYZ'
  Use: ROLE EQ 'XYZ'
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with to understand the context of the 'ROLE' field and its usage.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  Testing: After making the changes, test the query or report to ensure that it runs without errors and returns the expected results.
  
  By adhering to the requirement of using only the 'EQ' operator with the 'ROLE' field, you should be able to eliminate the PFO1155 error and successfully execute your query or report.