How To Fix E1212 - The selected entry could not be determined

E1212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E1 - Messages for IDoc Basis

• Message number: 212

• Message text: The selected entry could not be determined

What causes this issue?

An internal error occurred in tree control. The node selected in the
tree could not be determined.

How to fix this error?

You must restart the transaction.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E1212 - The selected entry could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message E1212, "The selected entry could not be determined," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a specific entry or record that matches the criteria provided by the user. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to access a transaction, report, or master data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The entry you are trying to access may not exist in the database. This could be due to data not being created, deleted, or archived.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The parameters or selection criteria you are using to search for the entry may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to view the entry, leading to the system being unable to display it.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between related records.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to access the required data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Existence: Verify