How To Fix SO408 - Enter one operator only

SO408 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 408

• Message text: Enter one operator only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO408 - Enter one operator only ?

  The SAP error message SO408 ("Enter one operator only") typically occurs in the context of creating or modifying selection criteria in reports or queries, particularly when using the SAP Query or Report Painter tools. This error indicates that the system expects only one logical operator (such as AND or OR) to be used in the selection criteria, but multiple operators have been entered.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by:
  
  Multiple Logical Operators: You may have inadvertently included more than one logical operator in your selection criteria.
  Incorrect Syntax: The syntax used in the selection criteria may not conform to the expected format, leading to confusion in the interpretation of the query.
  Complex Conditions: If you are trying to create complex conditions without properly grouping them, the system may not be able to parse the conditions correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SO408 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Go back to the selection criteria