How To Fix EC169 - If the same subobjects are used, the selection is ignored

EC169 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EC - Development environment: Menu Painter

• Message number: 169

• Message text: If the same subobjects are used, the selection is ignored

What causes this issue?

Selecting sub-objects to be copied only makes sense if you are copying
sub-objects.

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?

If you want to copy sub-objects, select <LS>Copy -> Sub-object</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EC169 - Details

• The SAP error message EC169, which states "If the same subobjects are used, the selection is ignored," typically occurs in the context of data selection in SAP, particularly when dealing with hierarchical data structures or when using certain selection criteria in reports or transactions.
  
  Cause:
  This error message is triggered when you attempt to select multiple subobjects (like characteristics or key figures) that are identical or overlap in a way that makes the selection criteria redundant. For example, if you are trying to filter data based on the same characteristic multiple times, SAP will ignore the redundant selection because it does not add any value to the query.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Review Your Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria you have set up. Look for any duplicate entries or overlapping selections that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  Remove Redundant Selections: If you find that you have selected the same subobject multiple times,