How To Fix /BOFU/PBI_DT019 - Selection criteria id for the selection parameter &1 is initial.

/BOFU/PBI_DT019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/PBI_DT -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Selection criteria id for the selection parameter &1 is initial.

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/BOFU/PBI_DT019 - Details

• The SAP error message /BOFU/PBI_DT019 Selection criteria id for the selection parameter &1 is initial typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Objects or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when a selection parameter is expected to have a value but is found to be empty or uninitialized.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The selection parameter (indicated by &1) is not provided with a value. This can happen if the user did not enter any criteria in the selection screen.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the report or query that does not properly handle the selection parameters.
  Data Source Issues: The data source might not be set up correctly, leading to the selection criteria not being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Provide Input: Ensure that you provide a valid value for the selection parameter when executing the report or query. Check the input fields and make sure they are filled out correctly.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the