How To Fix 53542 - Invalid multiple selection in groupings section

53542 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 53 - Incentive Wages Data

• Message number: 542

• Message text: Invalid multiple selection in groupings section

What causes this issue?

You have selected more than one option in the groupings box. The
selection table contains entries that cannot be evaluated.

System Response

The selection does not take place.

How to fix this error?

You can only select more than one option in this groupings box by
choosing <LS>Select individual values</>. Value ranges and exclusions
are not allowed.

Procedure for System Administrators

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.

53542 - Details

• The SAP error message 53542, "Invalid multiple selection in groupings section," typically occurs when there is an issue with the way selections are made in a report or query, particularly when using multiple selection options in the grouping section of a report.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Selection Criteria: The error often arises when the user tries to select multiple values for a field that does not support multiple selections or when the selections are not compatible with the grouping logic.
  Data Type Mismatch: If the fields being grouped or filtered have incompatible data types or formats, it can lead to this error.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the report or query may not allow for the type of multiple selections being attempted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria in the grouping section. Ensure that you are not trying to select multiple values for fields that only allow single selections.
  Use Compatible Fields: Make sure that the fields