How To Fix SALV_BS_MSG307 - Comparison operators must be at the start in a filter condition


SALV_BS_MSG307 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: SALV_BS_MSG -

  • Message number: 307

  • Message text: Comparison operators must be at the start in a filter condition

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  • What causes this issue?

    Filter conditions can be introduced with comparison operators ("<(>
    <<)>", ">", "!=", ...). Such comparison operators must be at the start.
    However, the operator "&V1&" appears behind the character string "&V2&"
    in this 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 the
    special characters in double quotation marks if this is to be intepreted
    normally.

    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.


SALV_BS_MSG307 - Details

  • The SAP error message SALV_BS_MSG307 indicates that there is an issue with the filter condition in an ALV (ABAP List Viewer) report. Specifically, the error states that comparison operators must be at the start of a filter condition. This typically occurs when you are trying to apply a filter to an ALV grid or list, and the syntax of the filter condition is not correct.
    
    Cause: The error is caused by the way the filter condition is defined. In ALV, when you specify a filter condition, it must start with a comparison operator (like =, <>, <, >, <=, >=, etc.). If the filter condition does not start with a valid comparison operator, the system will throw this error.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you should check the filter condition you are applying and ensure that it starts with a valid comparison operator. Here are the steps to troubleshoot and fix the issue: Review the

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