How To Fix /SCWM/LM_LDP016 - Can only select "Equal" for field &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LM_LDP -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Can only select "Equal" for field &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LM_LDP016 - Can only select "Equal" for field &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LM_LDP016 Can only select "Equal" for field &1 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system, particularly when working with the Logical Data Processing (LDP) framework. This error indicates that a specific field in a selection criteria can only be filtered using the "Equal" operator, meaning that other operators (like "Greater than", "Less than", etc.) are not allowed for that field.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to use an operator other than "Equal" for a field that is restricted to equality checks. This is often due to the configuration of the selection criteria in a report, transaction, or during data processing where the system expects a specific type of comparison.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Field: Identify which field is causing the error (the field will be indicated in the error message as &1). 
  
  
  Modify the Selection Criteria: Change the