How To Fix 12515 - The selection tab &1 of user group &3 is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 515

• Message text: The selection tab &1 of user group &3 is not active

What causes this issue?

You have carried out the <LS>Simulate selection tab title for user
group
</>. The <DS:DE.BICSS>selection tab title</> &V1& <ZH><ZK>&V2&
</></><ZH><ZK> </></>is not active.

System Response

The selection screen is simulated although it is not displayed 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&</></>,
The indicator <DS:DE.BIC_ACTIVE>Active selection tab title</> for the
selection tab title <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 12515 - The selection tab &1 of user group &3 is not active ?

  The SAP error message 12515, which states "The selection tab &1 of user group &3 is not active," typically occurs in the context of SAP Query or SAP Report Painter/Writer. This error indicates that a specific selection tab (or selection screen) associated with a user group is not active or has not been defined properly.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Selection Tab: The selection tab specified in the error message is not activated for the user group mentioned.
  User Group Configuration: The user group may not have the necessary permissions or configurations set up to access the selection tab.
  Missing or Incorrect Settings: The selection tab may not be defined correctly in the system, or it may have been deleted or not assigned to the user group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Selection Tab:
  
  Go to the transaction code SQ01 (SAP Query) or GRR1 (Report Painter).
  Navigate to the user group settings and check the selection tabs.
  Ensure that the selection tab mentioned in the error message is activated for the user group.
  
  
  
  Check User Group Configuration:
  
  In the same transaction, verify that the user group has the correct settings and permissions to access the selection tab.
  If necessary, modify the user group settings to include the required selection tab.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Modify the Selection Tab:
  
  If the selection tab is missing or incorrectly configured, you may need to recreate it or modify its settings.
  Ensure that all necessary fields and parameters are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the user group and the associated selection tab.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SQ01 for SAP Query
  SQ02 for InfoSet
  GRR1 for Report Painter
  
  
  User Groups: User groups are used to manage access to queries and reports in SAP. Each user group can have different selection screens based on the requirements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further investigation.