How To Fix 3G168 - Selection using matchcodes is not allowed

3G168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Selection using matchcodes is not allowed

What causes this issue?

The report should be started using matchcode selection. This enables
you to select individual personnel numbers on a number of occassions
using the logical database. As this would lead to incorrect results,
selection is not possible using the matchcode.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Start the report without matchcode selection. Adjust your report
variant if necessary.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

3G168 - Details

• The SAP error message 3G168 ("Selection using matchcodes is not allowed") typically occurs when a user attempts to use a matchcode (also known as a search help) in a selection screen where it is not permitted. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when using certain transaction codes or reports that do not support matchcode selection.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Selection Screen: The selection screen you are using does not support matchcodes for the field in question. This can be due to the design of the report or transaction.
  Field Configuration: The field may not be configured to allow matchcode selection in the underlying data dictionary (DDIC).
  User Authorization: In some cases, user authorizations may restrict the use of matchcodes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use Direct Input: Instead of using a matchcode, try entering the value directly into the field. If you know the exact value you need, this is the simplest workaround.
  Check Field Configuration: If you have access to