How To Fix AP081 - Select valid field

AP081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Select valid field

What causes this issue?

You tried to use the function <PF>Detail</> to branch to a detail
display. However, there is no meaningful detail display for the field
selected.

How to fix this error?

Depending on the row in the output list, you can choose the following
fields for detail display:
Row for the program definition or for a program position
You can choose the ID/short text field, as well as the value fields
Program plan
Distributed program plan
Program budget
Distributed program budget
Row for an order or WBS element
You can choose the ID/short text field, as well as the value fields
Measure plan
Measure budget
Actual
Commitment
Down payments
Row for appropriation request
You can choose the ID/short text field, as well as the value field
appropriation request plan

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP081 - Select valid field ?

  The SAP error message AP081 ("Select valid field") typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action in SAP that requires a valid field selection, but the field specified is either invalid or not available in the current context. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during data entry, report generation, or when executing transactions.
  Causes of AP081 Error
  
  Invalid Field Selection: The field you are trying to select does not exist in the current context or is not available for the operation you are attempting.
  Field Not Active: The field may not be active in the current configuration or may have been deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the specified field.
  Data Entry Errors: Typographical errors or incorrect data formats can lead to this error.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not be handling field selections correctly.
  
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