How To Fix 12504 - Please select the field &2 from table 'BICMSF'

12504 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 504

• Message text: Please select the field &2 from table 'BICMSF'

What causes this issue?

You want to use the field &V2& <ZH><ZK>&V3&</></> of table &V1& as a
<DS:DE.BIC_FIELD>selection field</>.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Use the selection field &V2& <ZH><ZK>&V3&</></> of
<DS:DE.BICAT>selection table</> BICMSF <ZH><ZK>Cross-table selection
fields</></>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12504 - Please select the field &2 from table 'BICMSF' ?

  The SAP error message 12504, which states "Please select the field &2 from table 'BICMSF'," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the selection of fields in a query or report.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Not Available: The field you are trying to select from the table 'BICMSF' may not exist or may not be available in the current context. This could be due to changes in the data model or the structure of the InfoProvider.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified field or table.
  Data Source Issues: The data source might not be properly configured, or there may be issues with the underlying data model.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport, the field may not have been transported correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Availability: Verify that the field you are trying to select