How To Fix WO807 - Relational operator & is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WO - WF: Messages for Workflow Wizards

• Message number: 807

• Message text: Relational operator & is not permitted

What causes this issue?

You have passed an internal table of the structure RSPARAMS and
specified a relational operator that is not permitted in the field
OPTION.

System Response

The method was terminated with an exception.

How to fix this error?

Check the value in the field OPTION of the internal table (11th and
12th places in the character string). Permitted values for
<DS:GLOS.3526B339AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>relational operators</> are:
EQ, NE, GT, LT, GE, LE, BT, CP, NB, NP

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WO807 - Relational operator & is not permitted ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WO807: "Relational operator & is not permitted":
  
  Error Message
  WO807: Relational operator & is not permitted
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when a relational operator that is not allowed in a particular context is used in a selection condition or a logical expression. Specifically, the operator & (ampersand) is not a valid relational operator in SAP ABAP or SAP query conditions.
  In SAP, relational operators typically include:
  
  = (equal)
  <> (not equal)
  < (less than)
  > (greater than)
  <= (less than or equal)
  >= (greater than or equal)
  BETWEEN
  IN
  
  The ampersand & is not a relational operator; it is often used as a concatenation operator in some programming languages or as a parameter placeholder in SAPscript or Smart Forms, but not in selection conditions or WHERE clauses.
  
  When does this error typically occur?
  
  When defining selection criteria in SAP Query or Infoset Query.
  When writing WHERE clauses in ABAP programs or Open SQL statements.
  When using logical expressions in conditions or filters.
  When mistakenly using & instead of a valid operator or concatenation operator in the wrong context.
  
  
  Solution
  
  Check the condition or WHERE clause where the error occurs.
  Replace the & operator with a valid relational operator or correct syntax.
  
  If you intended to concatenate strings, use && in ABAP or the CONCATENATE statement.
  If you intended to use a logical AND, use AND keyword instead of &.
  
  
  Review the syntax of the condition or query to ensure only valid operators are used.
  If the & was mistakenly used as a placeholder or variable substitution, replace it with the correct syntax or variable.
  
  
  Example
  Incorrect:
  SELECT * FROM mara WHERE matnr & '123'.
  This will cause WO807 because & is not a valid relational operator.
  Correct:
  SELECT * FROM mara WHERE matnr = '123'.
  Or if concatenation is needed in ABAP:
  DATA lv_matnr TYPE mara-matnr.
  lv_matnr = 'ABC' && '123'.  " Concatenation in ABAP
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Note: Check SAP Notes related to WO807 for specific system or module-related issues.
  ABAP Documentation: Review ABAP operators and syntax for conditions and expressions.
  SAP Query: When defining selection criteria, use only valid relational operators.
  Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger or SQL trace (ST05) to identify where the invalid operator is used.
  
  
  Summary
  
  Cause: Use of invalid relational operator & in a condition or query.
  Solution: Replace & with a valid relational operator (=, <>, <, >, etc.) or correct syntax.
  Check: Query conditions, ABAP WHERE clauses, and logical expressions for invalid operators.
  
  
  If you provide the exact code or query snippet causing the error, I can help you correct it specifically.