Message type: E = Error
Message class: BK - Create, Display, Reverse Controlling Document
Message number: 165
Message text: Selection w/o restrictions for document numbers or acct assign. objects
You want to select line items.
If you do not limit the selection to document numbers or account
assignment objects, data selection can last a very long time.
If you often need data selection with one of the remaining fields, you
may want to create an index in the database table.
Otherwise, enter limited selection criteria for document numbers or
account assignment objects.
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BK165
- Selection w/o restrictions for document numbers or acct assign. objects ?The SAP error message BK165 ("Selection w/o restrictions for document numbers or account assignment objects") typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires specific selection criteria, but none have been provided. This can happen in various financial transactions, such as when running reports in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
Cause: The error is triggered because the system expects at least one selection criterion to filter the data, such as: Document numbers Account assignment objects (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.) Company codes Fiscal year Other relevant fields When you attempt to run a report or transaction without specifying any of these criteria, the system cannot process the request and raises the error.
Solution: To resolve the BK165 error, you should provide the necessary selection criteria before executing the report or transaction. Here are the steps you can take: Review Selection Screen: Go back to the selection screen of the report or transaction and ensure that
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