How To Fix 69216 - Selection invalid or missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 69 - Central Functions of Financial Asset Management

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Selection invalid or missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 69216 - Selection invalid or missing ?

  The SAP error message "69216 Selection invalid or missing" typically occurs when there is an issue with the selection criteria in a report or transaction. This error indicates that the system cannot process the request due to invalid or incomplete selection parameters.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Selection Criteria: The user may not have provided all the required selection parameters for the report or transaction.
  Invalid Values: The values entered in the selection fields may not be valid or may not exist in the database.
  Data Type Mismatch: The selection criteria may not match the expected data types (e.g., entering a string where a number is expected).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data based on the selection criteria provided.
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the system, they may be causing the selection criteria to be evaluated incorrectly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection fields and ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly. Make sure that the values entered are valid and exist in the database.
  Validate Data Types: Ensure that the data types of the selection criteria match the expected types. For example, if a numeric field is expected, ensure that only numbers are entered.
  Review Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the report or transaction. If not, contact your SAP security team to obtain the required permissions.
  Debug Custom Code: If the error is occurring in a custom report or transaction, consider debugging the code to identify any issues with how selection criteria are being handled.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific report or transaction to understand the required selection criteria.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: If the error occurs in a specific transaction, note the transaction code and search for known issues or FAQs related to that transaction.
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or discussion boards where other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact your SAP support team for further assistance.