How To Fix AO221 - This selection level is not allowed here.

AO221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AO - Appropriation requests - Master data / Customizing

• Message number: 221

• Message text: This selection level is not allowed here.

What causes this issue?

You are on the first level of the selection and are trying to navigate
to the third selection level. This is not allowed.

System Response

Navigation is interrupted.

How to fix this error?

Select exactly one entry and navigate to the second selection level.
From there you can jump to the third selection level.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO221 - This selection level is not allowed here. ?

  The SAP error message AO221 ("This selection level is not allowed here") typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) when there is an issue with the selection levels in a report or a planning function. This error indicates that the selection level you are trying to use is not valid for the context in which you are working.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Selection Level: The selection level you are trying to use may not be compatible with the data model or the specific report you are working on.
  Hierarchy Issues: If you are working with hierarchies, the selected level may not exist in the hierarchy you are using.
  Data Model Restrictions: Certain data models may have restrictions on which levels can be selected based on the configuration.
  Incorrect Context: The selection level may not be appropriate for the context of the report or the planning function you