How To Fix >REP016 - Selection type &1 does not support combinations

>REP016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >REP -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Selection type &1 does not support combinations

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>REP016 - Details

• The SAP error message REP016: Selection type &1 does not support combinations typically occurs in the context of reporting or selection screens in SAP, particularly when using selection criteria that are not compatible with each other. This error indicates that the selection type you are trying to use does not allow for the combination of the specified selection criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Selection Types: The selection type you are using (indicated by &1) does not support the combination of the criteria you have entered. For example, if you are trying to combine different selection types that are mutually exclusive or not designed to work together.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the report or selection screen may not allow for certain combinations of selection criteria.
  Data Type Mismatch: Sometimes, the data types of the fields being combined may not be compatible, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria you have entered. Ensure that