How To Fix 69885 - The indicator "Alternative field selection" is not set

69885 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 885

• Message text: The indicator "Alternative field selection" is not set

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 69885 - The indicator "Alternative field selection" is not set ?

  The SAP error message 69885, which states "The indicator 'Alternative field selection' is not set," typically occurs in the context of data extraction or reporting, particularly when using the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP ERP systems. This error indicates that the system is expecting an alternative field selection to be defined, but it has not been set.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error often arises when the configuration for the data extraction or reporting is incomplete. Specifically, the "Alternative field selection" indicator has not been activated in the relevant settings.
  Data Source Issues: If you are trying to extract data from a data source that requires alternative field selection, and it has not been defined, this error will occur.
  User Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the settings related to alternative field selection.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant data source or InfoObject in the SAP BW or