How To Fix 0A153 - Selection criteria selected for field that is not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0A - IM -> BW: Extractors

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Selection criteria selected for field that is not supported

What causes this issue?

A selection for field &V1& was transferred to the extractor.
The system only supports selections to the program definition
(InfoObject 0PROG_DEF_S concatenated with 0APPR_YEAR).
Most likely, the InfoSource was modified with selection fields that are
not supported by the extractor.

System Response

You cannot select using these fields.

How to fix this error?

When requesting the InfoPackage, specify only a selection for the
program definition.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0A153 - Selection criteria selected for field that is not supported ?

  The SAP error message 0A153 ("Selection criteria selected for field that is not supported") typically occurs when a user tries to execute a report or transaction with selection criteria that are not applicable to the fields being queried. This can happen for various reasons, such as incorrect field selection, unsupported data types, or misconfigured report parameters.
  Causes:
  
  Unsupported Field Selection: The field you are trying to filter on may not support the selection criteria you have applied. For example, you might be using a range selection on a field that only supports single value selection.
  Field Configuration: The field may not be configured correctly in the underlying data model or report definition.
  Data Type Mismatch: The selection criteria may not match the data type of the field (e.g., trying to use a string comparison on a numeric field).
  Custom Fields: If you are using custom fields or enhancements, they may not be properly integrated into the selection logic.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria you have applied. Ensure that they are valid for the field in question. Remove or modify any unsupported criteria.
  Field Properties: Verify the properties of the field in the data dictionary (transaction SE11) to ensure that it supports the type of selection you are trying to perform.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the documentation for the specific report or transaction to understand the valid selection options for each field.
  Test with Default Values: Try running the report with default or minimal selection criteria to see if it executes successfully. Gradually add criteria to identify which one causes the error.
  Check for Updates: If this is a known issue, check if there are any SAP Notes or patches available that address this error.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP directly for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SE37 (Function Module) to investigate the field definitions and their properties.
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that might address this specific error message.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.