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

12521 - Overview

• 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