How To Fix 12516 - User-specific selection fields are missing for at least one tab

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 516

• Message text: User-specific selection fields are missing for at least one tab

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The selection is simulated. The selection tab titles for which you have
not maintained any selection fields are displayed with the fields of
the SAP standard selection.

How to fix this error?

If you do not want to use the selection fields contained in the SAP
standard system, you should check the definition of the selection for
the 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12516 - User-specific selection fields are missing for at least one tab ?

  The SAP error message 12516, "User-specific selection fields are missing for at least one tab," typically occurs in the context of SAP reports or transactions that utilize user-specific settings or variants. This error indicates that there are selection fields that are expected to be present for a specific user or user group, but they are missing for at least one of the tabs in the report or transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing User-Specific Settings: The user-specific settings or variants for the report or transaction may not have been properly defined or saved.
  Changes in the Report/Transaction: If the underlying report or transaction has been modified (e.g., fields added or removed), it may lead to discrepancies in the user-specific settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain fields or tabs, leading to the error.
  Technical Issues: There could be a technical issue or bug in the SAP system that is causing the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User-Specific Settings:
  
  Go to the report or transaction and check if the user-specific settings or variants are correctly defined.
  If necessary, create a new variant or modify the existing one to include the required selection fields.
  
  
  
  Reset User-Specific Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, consider resetting the user-specific settings for the report or transaction. This can often be done by deleting the existing variant and creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Review Changes in the Report/Transaction:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the report or transaction, review those changes to ensure that all necessary fields are still available and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access all fields and tabs in the report or transaction. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error message.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error can occur in various transaction codes, especially those related to reporting (e.g., SE38, SA38).
  User Variants: Understanding how to create and manage user variants in SAP can help prevent this error in the future.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on user-specific settings and variants.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 12516 in SAP.