How To Fix 12505 - You cannot define any selection fields for selection tab title &1

12505 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 505

• Message text: You cannot define any selection fields for selection tab title &1

What causes this issue?

You want to define <DS:DE.BIC_FIELD>selection fields</> for the
<DS:DE.BICSS>selection tab title</> &V1& <ZH><ZK>&V2&
</></>. The selection criteria for this selection tab title are preset
by SAP. You cannot define selection fields.

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?

Assign another selection tab title.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12505 - You cannot define any selection fields for selection tab title &1 ?

  The SAP error message 12505, which states "You cannot define any selection fields for selection tab title &1," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of selection screens in SAP. This error is related to the way selection screens are defined in the ABAP program or report.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The selection screen may have been incorrectly configured, leading to the inability to define selection fields for a specific tab.
  Tab Title Issues: The tab title specified may not be valid or may not correspond to any defined selection fields.
  Technical Limitations: There may be technical limitations in the way selection screens are structured, especially if there are multiple tabs and fields defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Tab Configuration: Review the configuration of the selection screen and ensure that the tab title specified in the error message is correctly defined and corresponds to the selection fields.
  Review Field Definitions: Ensure that all selection fields intended for