How To Fix SALV_BS_MSG306 - Missing interval limit in filter condition

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_BS_MSG -

• Message number: 306

• Message text: Missing interval limit in filter condition

What causes this issue?

A hyphen is interpreted as an interval separator in a filter condition.
Single values are expected as interval limits before and after a hyphen.
There is an invalid single value before or after the hyphen in the
filter condition.

System Response

The filter condition is not used.

How to fix this error?

Check the format of the filter condition. If necessary, enclose special
characters that are to be handled as normal characters in double
quotation marks.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SALV_BS_MSG306 - Missing interval limit in filter condition ?

  The SAP error message SALV_BS_MSG306 indicates that there is a missing interval limit in a filter condition when using the ALV (ABAP List Viewer) grid. This typically occurs when you are trying to apply a filter on a field that requires a range (interval) but one of the limits (either the lower or upper limit) is not specified.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by:
  
  Incomplete Filter Definition: When defining a filter for a field that expects a range, both the lower and upper limits must be provided. If one of them is missing, the system cannot process the filter correctly.
  User Input Error: If the filter is being set based on user input, the user may have left one of the limits blank.
  Programmatic Error: If the filter is being set programmatically in ABAP code, there may be a logic error that results in one of the limits not being assigned a value.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Filter Conditions: Review the filter conditions you are applying to ensure that both the lower and upper limits are specified for any interval filters.
  
  
  User Input Validation: If the filter is based on user input, implement validation to ensure that both limits are provided before applying the filter.
  
  
  Debugging ABAP Code: If the filter is set in ABAP code, debug the code to ensure that both limits are being assigned correctly. You can use breakpoints or write logs to check the values being assigned to the filter conditions.
  
  
  Default Values: If applicable, consider setting default values for the limits to avoid the situation where they are left blank.
  
  
  Error Handling: Implement error handling to catch this specific error and provide a user-friendly message indicating that both limits must be specified.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ALV Grid Control: The ALV grid control is a powerful tool in SAP for displaying and manipulating data. Understanding how to work with filters in ALV is crucial for effective data presentation.
  ABAP Development: Familiarity with ABAP programming and the ALV framework will help in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to filters and data display.
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the ALV grid and filter conditions. The official SAP documentation can also provide insights into proper usage and examples.
  
  By ensuring that all required filter conditions are correctly defined and validated, you can avoid encountering the SALV_BS_MSG306 error in your SAP applications.