How To Fix UC0218 - Complex selection conditions are not supported

UC0218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UC0 - General Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Complex selection conditions are not supported

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UC0218 - Details

• The SAP error message UC0218, which states "Complex selection conditions are not supported," typically occurs when you are trying to execute a query or report that includes selection criteria that are too complex for the system to process. This can happen in various contexts, such as when using selection screens, queries, or reports in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one or more of the following factors:
  
  Complex Logic: The selection criteria involve complex logical operations (e.g., multiple AND/OR conditions) that exceed the system's capabilities.
  Unsupported Features: Certain features or functions in the selection criteria may not be supported by the underlying database or the specific SAP module you are using.
  Data Volume: The query may be attempting to process a large volume of data with complex conditions, leading to performance issues or limitations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UC0218 error, you can try the following approaches:
  
  
  Simplify Selection Criteria:
  
  Review the selection conditions you are using and