How To Fix 12514 - There are no selection fields for user group &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 514

• Message text: There are no selection fields for user group &1

What causes this issue?

You have carried out the <ZH>Simulate user group selection</> function.
There are no <DS:DE.BIC_FIELD>selection fields</> for the
<DS:DE.BICUG>user group</> &V1& <ZH><ZK>&V2&</>.

System Response

The system simulates selection even though the selection fields do not
contain any fields.

How to fix this error?

Check the selection definition for user group <ZH><ZK>&V2&</></>.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12514 - There are no selection fields for user group &1 ?

  The SAP error message 12514, "There are no selection fields for user group &1," typically occurs in the context of user group management or authorization checks within SAP systems. This error indicates that the specified user group does not have any selection fields defined, which are necessary for the system to process requests related to that user group.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection Fields: The user group specified in the error message does not have any selection fields assigned to it. Selection fields are necessary for filtering or processing data related to that user group.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the user group settings or in the authorization objects associated with that user group.
  User Group Not Defined Properly: The user group may not be defined correctly in the system, leading to the absence of selection fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SU01 for user management) and check the configuration of the user group in question.
  Ensure that the user group has the necessary selection fields defined.
  
  
  
  Define Selection Fields:
  
  If the user group is missing selection fields, you may need to define them. This can typically be done in the user group settings or through the relevant authorization object configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the authorization objects associated with the user group. Ensure that they are correctly configured and that the necessary fields are included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring user groups and selection fields.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to user management include SU01 (User Maintenance), SU10 (Mass User Maintenance), and PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that may be linked to user groups, as they play a crucial role in access control.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 12514 and ensure that the user group is properly configured with the necessary selection fields.