How To Fix SALV_BS_MSG302 - Placeholders are not allowed in value range limits

SALV_BS_MSG302 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_BS_MSG -

• Message number: 302

• Message text: Placeholders are not allowed in value range limits

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SALV_BS_MSG302 - Details

• The SAP error message SALV_BS_MSG302 indicates that placeholders are not allowed in value range limits when using the ALV (ABAP List Viewer) functionality. This error typically arises when you are trying to set up a value range for a field in an ALV grid or list, and you have inadvertently included placeholders (like &, *, or other wildcard characters) in the value range limits.
  
  Cause:
  
  Placeholders in Value Ranges: The error occurs when you attempt to define a value range for a field using placeholders or wildcards. For example, if you are trying to filter or set limits on a field and you use a placeholder like * or &, the ALV does not accept this format.
  Incorrect Data Type: The field you are trying to set limits on may not support the use of placeholders due to its data type or the way it is defined in the data dictionary.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Remove Placeholders: Check