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

12861 - Overview

• 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.

12861 - Details

• 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