How To Fix EHSB_RC163 - Invalid user-specific value; area "Selection of Constraints"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHSB_RC - Compliance Check

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Invalid user-specific value; area "Selection of Constraints"

What causes this issue?

The system saves the parameters you configured on the initial screen of
the compliance check as a user-specific setting and automatically uses
them as default the next time you call the compliance check.
Some of the parameters you used the last time you performed the
compliance check are now invalid because, for example, the corresponding
value no longer exists.

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?

Correct the relevant values on the initial screen before you perform the
compliance check.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHSB_RC163 - Invalid user-specific value; area "Selection of Constraints" ?

  The SAP error message EHSB_RC163, which indicates "Invalid user-specific value; area 'Selection of Constraints'," typically arises in the context of SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) applications. This error suggests that there is an issue with the user-specific settings or values that have been defined for the selection of constraints in the EHS module.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid User-Specific Settings: The user-specific settings for constraints may have been incorrectly defined or may reference values that are no longer valid.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that the system is trying to process, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the specific constraints.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the EHS module may not be set up correctly, leading to invalid selections.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User-Specific Settings:
  
  Navigate to the user-specific settings in the EHS module and verify that all values are correctly defined.
  Reset or delete any invalid entries that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Review Data Consistency:
  
  Check the relevant data tables for any inconsistencies or missing values that could be causing the error.
  Ensure that all necessary data is correctly entered and that there are no orphaned records.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access the constraints in question.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user roles and permissions are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the EHS module to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP Basis or EHS configuration team for assistance.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message.
  Review the official SAP documentation for the EHS module to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in the EHS module, such as those for managing user settings or constraints.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the EHSB_RC163 error in your SAP system.