How To Fix S&008 - Selection4Helpvalues-Low with CP, NP contains & (no * or +)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S& -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Selection4Helpvalues-Low with CP, NP contains & (no * or +)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S&008 - Selection4Helpvalues-Low with CP, NP contains & (no * or +) ?

  The SAP error message S&008, specifically "Selection4Helpvalues-Low with CP, NP contains & (no * or +)," typically occurs when there is an issue with the selection criteria in a report or transaction. This error indicates that the selection field has been defined incorrectly, particularly when using comparison operators (CP for "Contains Pattern" and NP for "Does Not Contain Pattern") with special characters.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The error is triggered when the selection criteria include the ampersand (&) character without the appropriate wildcard characters (* or +). In SAP, the ampersand is often used as a placeholder or for dynamic selection, and its use in this context is not valid.
  Incorrect Use of Wildcards: The selection criteria may be expecting a wildcard character to be used in conjunction with the ampersand, but it is not present.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria you have entered in the report or transaction. Ensure that you are not using the ampersand (&) character incorrectly.
  Use Wildcards: If you need to use a pattern that includes the ampersand, consider using wildcards. For example, if you want to search for values that contain an ampersand, you might need to use * before and after the ampersand (e.g., *&&*).
  Remove Invalid Characters: If the ampersand is not necessary for your selection, consider removing it entirely or replacing it with a valid character.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for the specific transaction or report you are using to understand the valid input formats for selection criteria.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. Sometimes, specific transactions may have known bugs or peculiarities that are documented.
  Transaction Codes: If you are encountering this error in a specific transaction, it may be helpful to look up the transaction code in SAP's help documentation for more context.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or user groups, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully execute your report or transaction in SAP.