How To Fix SV089 - Enter a comparison operator.


SV089 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages

  • Message number: 089

  • Message text: Enter a comparison operator.

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have defined selection conditions without specifying a relational
    operator.

    System Response

    The entries were not applied.

    How to fix this error?

    Specify a relational operator. To display possible relational operators,
    select <ZH>F4</>.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


SV089 - Details

  • The SAP error message SV089 ("Enter a comparison operator") typically occurs when a user is trying to execute a query or a selection in SAP, and the system expects a comparison operator (like =, <>, <, >, <=, >=, etc.) to be specified in a selection criterion, but it is missing.
    
    Cause: Missing Comparison Operator: The most common cause is that the user has not entered a comparison operator in a selection screen or query. Incorrect Syntax: The syntax used in the selection criteria may be incorrect or incomplete. Field Type Mismatch: Sometimes, if the field type does not match the expected input, it may lead to this error.
    Solution: Check Input Fields: Go back to the selection screen or query where the error occurred and ensure that all fields that require a comparison operator have one specified. Use Valid Operators: Make sure to use valid comparison operators. For example, if you are filtering for a specific

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