How To Fix 12521 - The standard selection tab &1 is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 521

• Message text: The standard selection tab &1 is not active

What causes this issue?

You have carried out the <ZH>Simulate SAP standard selection tab titles
</> or the <ZH>Compare with standard selection tab titles</> function.
The <DS:DE.BICSS>Selection tab title</> &V1& <ZH><ZK>&V2&</></> is not
active.

System Response

The selection screen is simulated although is would not be displayed
within the SAP standard selection in the Batch Information Cockpit.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12521 - The standard selection tab &1 is not active ?

  The SAP error message "12521 The standard selection tab &1 is not active" typically occurs when a user tries to access a selection screen or report that has a standard selection tab that is not currently active or available in the system. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues or missing authorizations.
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Selection Tab: The specific selection tab referenced in the error message is not activated in the program or report.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection tab.
  Program Configuration: The program or report may not be properly configured to include the selection tab.
  Transport Issues: If the program was recently transported from another system, the selection tab may not have been included or activated in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Program Configuration:
  
  Verify the program or report configuration to ensure that the selection tab is defined and active. This can be done by checking the ABAP code or the selection screen definition in the program.
  
  
  
  Activate the Selection Tab:
  
  If you have access to the ABAP development environment, you can activate the selection tab by modifying the program. Look for the SELECTION-SCREEN statement in the code and ensure that the tab is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the selection tab. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs, or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the program was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included. You may need to re-transport the program or manually activate the selection tab in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any available documentation or notes related to the specific program or report to see if there are known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) to check the program code and SE80 (Object Navigator) for a broader view of the program structure.
  Debugging: If you have access, you can debug the program to see where the error is triggered and gather more information about the state of the selection tab.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.