How To Fix SRF_AUTHORING157 - &1 is a select option and can not be used as data source for "high" value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRF_AUTHORING - Message class for SRF Authoring

• Message number: 157

• Message text: &1 is a select option and can not be used as data source for "high" value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING157 - &1 is a select option and can not be used as data source for "high" value ?

  The SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING157 indicates that there is an issue with the use of a select option in a context where it cannot be used as a data source for a "high" value. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Query or reporting tools where select options are expected to be used in a specific manner.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A select option is being used in a context that requires a single value or a specific data type, but the system is trying to interpret it as a range (high value).
  The select option is not properly defined or is being misused in a report or query where a single value is expected.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Query Definition:
  
  Review the query or report definition where the error occurs. Ensure that the fields being used are compatible with the expected data types.
  
  
  
  Modify the Data Source:
  
  If you are