How To Fix 37833 - Selection cannot contain unplaced elements (element(s) excepted)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 833

• Message text: Selection cannot contain unplaced elements (element(s) excepted)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37833 - Selection cannot contain unplaced elements (element(s) excepted) ?

  The SAP error message 37833, "Selection cannot contain unplaced elements (element(s) excepted)," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are trying to execute a query or report that includes elements that are not properly placed in the selection criteria.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Unplaced Elements: The query or selection criteria includes elements (like characteristics or key figures) that are not assigned to any of the query's rows, columns, or filters. In other words, the system does not know where to place these elements in the report layout.
  
  
  Incorrect Query Design: The query might be designed in a way that does not allow for certain elements to be included in the selection criteria. This can happen if the query is not properly configured in the Query Designer.
  
  
  Hierarchy Issues: If you are using hierarchies and some elements are not part of the hierarchy or are not properly defined, this can lead to the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Query Design:
  
  Open the Query Designer and review the structure of your query.
  Ensure that all elements included in the selection criteria are placed in the appropriate sections (rows, columns, or filters).
  
  
  
  Remove Unplaced Elements:
  
  Identify any elements that are not placed in the query layout and either place them appropriately or remove them from the selection criteria.
  
  
  
  Review Hierarchies:
  
  If you are using hierarchies, ensure that all elements are correctly defined and that they belong to the appropriate hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Test the Query:
  
  After making adjustments, test the query again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are still facing issues, refer to SAP documentation or community forums for additional guidance specific to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can offer solutions.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP BW/BI query design to better understand how to structure queries effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.