How To Fix CONT_TOOLS116 - Incorrect selection. A syntax check is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CONT_TOOLS - Message for BI Content Tools German

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Incorrect selection. A syntax check is not possible

What causes this issue?

The enhanced syntax check is only possible for category 'syntax check
for routines' if you execute the check in the system where the error
occurred.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Select a valid object or run the check in the system where the error
occurred.
You can find the name of the generated program that caused the error in
the message long text in BI Content Analyzer.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONT_TOOLS116 - Incorrect selection. A syntax check is not possible ?

  The SAP error message CONT_TOOLS116: Incorrect selection. A syntax check is not possible typically occurs when there is an issue with the selection criteria or the context in which a syntax check is being performed in the ABAP Workbench or other development tools. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you have provided may not be valid for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Context Issues: The context in which you are trying to perform the syntax check may not be appropriate (e.g., trying to check syntax in a non-ABAP object).
  Incomplete or Corrupted Code: The code you are trying to check may be incomplete or corrupted, leading to an inability to perform a syntax check.
  Development Environment Issues: There may be issues with the development environment or the specific transaction you are using.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria you have