How To Fix 12861 - Assigned selection class (&1) does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 861

• Message text: Assigned selection class (&1) does not exist

What causes this issue?

In respect of the selection class, the system could not determine a
class for the internal class number. The internal class number entered
is not valid.

System Response

The system therefore removed the assigned selection class from table
T685H.

How to fix this error?

If you require a selection class, you have to subsequently maintain it.
Maintain the strategy types for batch determination.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12861 - Assigned selection class (&1) does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "12861 Assigned selection class (&1) does not exist" typically indicates that the system is trying to reference a selection class that has not been defined or is not available in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the execution of reports, queries, or when working with selection screens.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection Class: The selection class specified in the error message (&1) does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or a missing entry in the relevant tables.
  Incorrect Configuration: The selection class might have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the selection class was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Selection Class: Verify if the selection class exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary) and checking the selection class in the appropriate table.
  Create or Restore Selection Class: If the selection class does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup or transport request.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to the selection class. Ensure that it is correctly defined and linked to the appropriate objects.
  Transport Request: If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were activated in the target system.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module or functionality you are working with to ensure that all prerequisites are met.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SE37 (Function Module) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for additional context or related error messages that may provide more insight into the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical team for further assistance, as they may have more tools and access to diagnose the issue in depth.