Message type: E = Error
Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages
Message number: 421
Message text: Specified comparison operator is not permitted
You may only use one of the following comparison operators with
conditional watchpoints:
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
>, >=, =, <>, <, >=Use one of the above comparison operators instead.
If you do not use a comparison operator, the debugger will stop
whenever the value changes.
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SY421
- Specified comparison operator is not permitted ?The SAP error message SY421 ("Specified comparison operator is not permitted") typically occurs in ABAP programming when there is an issue with the use of comparison operators in a conditional statement. This error indicates that the operator used in the comparison is not valid or not allowed in the context where it is being used. Causes: Invalid Operator: The comparison operator used (e.g., =, <>, <, >, <=, >=) is not valid for the data types being compared. Data Type Mismatch: The operands being compared may not be compatible data types. For example, comparing a string with a numeric value. Syntax Error: There may be a syntax error in the conditional statement that leads to the use of an invalid operator. Logical Errors: Using operators in a way that does not make sense logically, such as trying to compare a table with a single value. Solutions: Check Operators: Ensure that the comparison operators used are valid for
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