How To Fix DH812 - No selection options can be specified for this field

DH812 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DH - DD: Messages for search helps

• Message number: 812

• Message text: No selection options can be specified for this field

What causes this issue?

The function is not available for this field.
Either the selection options for this field are not meaningful or the
complex selection is not possible for technical reasons.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH812 - No selection options can be specified for this field ?

  The SAP error message DH812 ("No selection options can be specified for this field") typically occurs when you are trying to use selection options (like ranges or specific criteria) on a field that does not support them. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating reports, queries, or using selection screens in ABAP programs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Type: The field you are trying to filter or select on may not be designed to accept selection options. For example, certain fields may only accept single values rather than ranges or multiple selections.
  Data Element Restrictions: The data element associated with the field may have restrictions that prevent the use of selection options.
  Incorrect Field Usage: The field may be used in a context where selection options are not applicable, such as in certain function modules or reports.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Properties: Review the properties of the field in the Data Dictionary (SE11) to determine if it