How To Fix >A031 - Selection field &1 is not included in any information structure index

>A031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >A -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Selection field &1 is not included in any information structure index

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >A031 - Selection field &1 is not included in any information structure index ?

  The SAP error message A031: Selection field &1 is not included in any information structure index typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a specific selection field, but that field is not part of the information structure index defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Field in Info Structure: The selection field you are trying to use is not included in the relevant information structure. This can happen if the field was not defined during the creation of the info structure or if it was removed later.
  Incorrect Info Structure: You may be using the wrong information structure for the report or query you are trying to execute.
  Custom Fields: If you are using custom fields that have not been added to the info structure, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Info Structure Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) and check the definition of