How To Fix DS618 - Dictionary texts passed for selection &

DS618 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DS - Messages for Editing Text Elements in ABAP Programs

• Message number: 618

• Message text: Dictionary texts passed for selection &

What causes this issue?

The Data Dictionary text for the specified selection has been taken
over and flagged as a Data Dictionary text.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS618 - Dictionary texts passed for selection & ?

  The SAP error message DS618, which states "Dictionary texts passed for selection &," typically occurs in the context of data selection or data extraction processes, particularly when dealing with DataSources in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or similar environments. This error indicates that there is an issue with the way dictionary texts (descriptive texts for fields) are being handled in a selection process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Field Selection: The error may arise if the selection criteria for a query or data extraction include fields that are not properly defined or are not suitable for the operation being performed.
  DataSource Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the DataSource, where the dictionary texts are not correctly mapped or are not available for the fields being selected.
  Incompatible Data Types: The data types of the fields being selected may not match the expected types, leading to issues in processing the selection.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have