How To Fix 12518 - Selected tabs are used for user-specific selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Selected tabs are used for user-specific selection

What causes this issue?

You have carried out the <ZH>Delete selection tab title</> function.
The selected <DS:DE.BICSS>selection tab titles</> could not be deleted
because:
They still contain <DS:DE.BIC_FIELD>selection fields</> or
They are still being used for user-group-specific selection

System Response

The selected selection tab titles are not deleted

How to fix this error?

If you want to delete the selection tab titles, you must first:
Delete the selection fields or
Delete the user-group-specific selection tab titles.
<DS:TRAS.OBIC>Proceed</>

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 12518 - Selected tabs are used for user-specific selection ?

  The SAP error message "12518 Selected tabs are used for user-specific selection" typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that has user-specific settings or selections that are not compatible with the current context or configuration. This error is often related to the use of selection screens in SAP reports where certain tabs or fields are designated for user-specific input.
  Cause:
  
  User-Specific Settings: The error usually arises when the user tries to access a report or transaction that has been customized with user-specific settings, but those settings are not available or applicable in the current session.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain tabs or fields that are required for the report or transaction.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the SAP system that prevents the proper loading of user-specific settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User-Specific Settings: Go to the relevant transaction or report and check if there are any user-specific settings that need to be adjusted. You can reset or modify these settings to ensure compatibility.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access all required fields and tabs. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  Clear User-Specific Data: Sometimes, clearing the user-specific data for the transaction can resolve the issue. This can be done by navigating to the relevant settings in the SAP GUI.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or report to understand the expected input and settings.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or SAP directly for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may want to check specific transaction codes related to the report or functionality you are trying to access.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: SAP Community forums and other user groups can be valuable resources for finding solutions to common issues encountered by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.