How To Fix W8321 - Choose a relational operator in the condition first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W8 - Workflow: Expressions, data flow

• Message number: 321

• Message text: Choose a relational operator in the condition first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8321 - Choose a relational operator in the condition first ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W8321 - Choose a relational operator in the condition first
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when you are defining or editing a condition in SAP (often in the context of pricing, condition technique, or selection criteria) and you have not specified a relational operator (such as =, <>, >, <, >=, <=) for the condition record or condition table entry.
  In other words, the system expects you to define how the condition value should be compared, but you left the relational operator field empty.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  While maintaining condition records in pricing or other condition techniques.
  When setting up or modifying condition tables or access sequences.
  When defining selection criteria in reports or queries that require a relational operator.
  In custom developments or user exits where conditions are programmatically checked but the operator is missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify a relational operator: Go back to the condition maintenance screen and enter a valid relational operator for the condition. Common operators include:
  
  = (equal to)
  <> (not equal to)
  > (greater than)
  < (less than)
  >= (greater than or equal to)
  <= (less than or equal to)
  
  
  
  Check the condition record: Make sure that the condition record or selection criteria is complete and all mandatory fields, including the relational operator, are filled.
  
  
  Validate condition tables and access sequences: If you are customizing, ensure that the condition tables and access sequences are correctly defined and that the relational operator is part of the condition structure.
  
  
  In custom code: If this error arises from a custom program or user exit, check the logic where conditions are evaluated and ensure that the relational operator is assigned before the condition is processed.
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This is a warning message (W message), so it may not stop processing but indicates incomplete or potentially incorrect condition setup.
  Proper use of relational operators is crucial for correct condition evaluation and pricing determination.
  If you are unsure which operator to use, consult the business requirements or pricing procedure documentation.
  In pricing, relational operators help define ranges or specific values for condition records (e.g., discounts applicable for quantities greater than 10).
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message Class
  W (Warning)
  
  
  Message Number
  8321
  
  
  Cause
  Missing relational operator in condition
  
  
  Solution
  Enter a valid relational operator (=, <>, >, <, >=, <=)
  
  
  Context
  Pricing, condition technique, selection criteria
  
  
  
  
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