How To Fix B1872 - You have not selected field references

B1872 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 872

• Message text: You have not selected field references

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1872 - You have not selected field references ?

  The SAP error message B1872, which states "You have not selected field references," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or when working with certain SAP modules that involve field references, such as in the configuration of workflows, business rules, or data processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises when:
  
  Field References Not Selected: You are trying to execute a function or transaction that requires specific field references to be selected, but none have been chosen.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the workflow or business process that does not properly define the required field references.
  Missing Authorizations: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or select the required field references.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the B1872 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Select Field References:
  
  Go back to the screen where the error occurred and ensure that you have selected the necessary field references. This may involve checking checkboxes