How To Fix 12509 - User-specific selection fields are missing for selection tab &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 509

• Message text: User-specific selection fields are missing for selection tab &1

What causes this issue?

You have carried out the <ZH>Simulate selection tab for user group </>
function. The user-group-specific <DS:DE.BIC_FIELD>selection fields </>
are missing for the <DS:DE.BICSS>selection tab</> &V1& <ZH><ZK> &V2&</>
</>.

System Response

The selection screen is simulated without fields, although it is
displayed with the selection fields of the SAP standard system in the
Batch Information Cockpit.

How to fix this error?

Check the definition of the selection for the <DS:DE.BICUG>user group
</> &V3& <ZH><ZK>&V4&</></>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12509 - User-specific selection fields are missing for selection tab &1 ?

  The SAP error message "12509 User-specific selection fields are missing for selection tab &1" typically occurs when a user tries to access a selection screen or report that requires specific user-specific selection fields, but those fields are not available or have not been defined for the user.
  Cause:
  
  Missing User-Specific Settings: The user may not have the necessary selection fields configured in their user profile for the specific report or transaction.
  Changes in the Report: If the report or transaction has been modified (e.g., new fields added), the user-specific settings may not have been updated accordingly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the required authorizations to access certain fields or data.
  Technical Issues: There could be a technical issue with the SAP system or the specific transaction code being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User-Specific Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code related to the report (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs).
  Check if the user-specific selection fields are defined. You can do this by navigating to the selection screen and looking for options to customize or set user defaults.
  
  
  
  Reset User Settings:
  
  If the user-specific settings are corrupted or missing, you can reset them. This can often be done by deleting the user-specific settings for that report and re-creating them.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the required fields. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult with Technical Support:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or technical support team to investigate any underlying technical issues or to check for any recent changes to the report.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Selection Screen:
  
  If the report has been modified, it may be necessary to recreate the selection screen or to update the user-specific settings to align with the new fields.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), PFCG (Role Maintenance), SU01 (User Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific report or transaction to understand the required selection fields and how to configure them.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the necessary user-specific selection fields are available for the selection tab in SAP.