How To Fix XMS_ADM072 - Field & cannot occur twice as a selection criterion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XMS_ADM - XMS - Administration

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Field & cannot occur twice as a selection criterion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XMS_ADM072 - Field & cannot occur twice as a selection criterion ?

  The SAP error message XMS_ADM072 indicates that a field is being used multiple times as a selection criterion in a report or query, which is not allowed. This typically occurs in scenarios where you are trying to filter data based on the same field more than once, which can lead to ambiguity in the selection logic.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Selection Criteria: The most common cause of this error is that the same field has been added multiple times to the selection criteria in a report or query.
  Incorrect Query Design: The design of the query or report may not be set up correctly, leading to the same field being included more than once.
  User Input Error: Users may inadvertently select the same field multiple times when defining their selection criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Go through the selection criteria in your report or query and check for any duplicate fields. Remove any duplicates to ensure that each field is only used once.
  Modify Query Design: If you are using a custom query or report, modify the design to ensure that each field is only included once in the selection criteria.
  Test Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, run the report or query again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with to understand how selection criteria should be structured.
  SAP Community: You can search for similar issues in the SAP Community forums, where other users may have encountered and resolved the same error.
  Transaction Codes: If you are using specific transaction codes (like SE38 for reports or SQ01 for queries), ensure that you are familiar with how to manage selection criteria in those environments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the XMS_ADM072 error and successfully run your report or query without issues.