How To Fix S&027 - Value & in field OPTION is invalid (EQ,NE,GT,GE,LE,LT,BT,NB,CP,NP)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S& -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Value & in field OPTION is invalid (EQ,NE,GT,GE,LE,LT,BT,NB,CP,NP)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S&027 - Value & in field OPTION is invalid (EQ,NE,GT,GE,LE,LT,BT,NB,CP,NP) ?

  The SAP error message S&027 indicates that an invalid value has been entered in the field OPTION, which is typically used for specifying comparison operators in selection criteria. The valid operators include:
  
  EQ: Equal
  NE: Not equal
  GT: Greater than
  GE: Greater than or equal to
  LE: Less than or equal to
  LT: Less than
  BT: Between
  NB: Not between
  CP: Contains pattern
  NP: Does not contain pattern
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the value entered in the OPTION field does not match any of the valid operators listed above. This can happen due to:
  
  Typographical Error: A typo in the operator string.
  Incorrect Value: Using an operator that is not recognized by SAP.
  Field Configuration: The field may be configured to accept only specific operators, and the entered value does not meet those criteria.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check the Input: Verify that the value entered in the OPTION field is one of the valid operators (EQ, NE, GT, GE, LE, LT, BT, NB, CP, NP).
  Correct Typographical Errors: Ensure there are no typos or extra spaces in the operator.
  Refer to Documentation: If you are unsure about the valid operators for a specific field, refer to the SAP documentation or help text associated with that field.
  Field Settings: If you are working with a custom program or report, check the field settings in the ABAP code to ensure that the OPTION field is correctly defined to accept the intended operators.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific transaction or report you are using.
  User Manual: Consult the user manual or help documentation for the specific module or transaction to understand the expected input formats.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the program execution to see where the invalid value is being set.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the S&027 error message in SAP.