How To Fix /PLMB/SEA016 - Selection criteria are inconsistent

/PLMB/SEA016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/SEA -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Selection criteria are inconsistent

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/PLMB/SEA016 - Details

• The SAP error message /PLMB/SEA016 Selection criteria are inconsistent typically occurs in the context of SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) when there are issues with the selection criteria used in a report or transaction. This error indicates that the parameters or filters you have set do not align correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Causes:
  
  Incompatible Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you have entered may not be compatible with each other. For example, if you are trying to filter by a date range but have also specified a specific date that falls outside that range.
  Missing Required Fields: Some fields may be mandatory for the selection criteria, and if they are not filled in, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  Data Type Mismatch: If the selection criteria involve different data types (e.g., trying to compare a string with a number), this can cause the error.
  Logical Conflicts: The logical operators used in the selection criteria may create conflicts,