How To Fix SV079 - Compare value has invalid format

SV079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Compare value has invalid format

What causes this issue?

The selection conditions check found that a border value has an illegal
value.

System Response

The comparison cannot be performed. Processing was cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Please notify SAP.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SV079 - Compare value has invalid format ?

  The SAP error message SV079, which states "Compare value has invalid format," typically occurs when there is an issue with the format of a value being compared in a selection screen or a report. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when using selection criteria in reports, queries, or data extraction processes.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The value being compared may not match the expected data type (e.g., comparing a string to a number).
  Invalid Format: The format of the value does not conform to the expected format (e.g., date formats, numeric formats).
  Leading/Trailing Spaces: The value may contain leading or trailing spaces that make it invalid.
  Special Characters: The presence of special characters that are not allowed in the comparison.
  Field Length Exceeded: The value may exceed the maximum length defined for the field.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Types: Ensure that the data types of the values being compared are compatible. For example, if you are