How To Fix FA029 - No selection value was specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FA - Payment Advice Administration

• Message number: 029

• Message text: No selection value was specified

What causes this issue?

No selection value could be determined from the data given in the advice
item.
Automatic determination seeks the first filled external selection field
in sequence of the given priority and takes its contents as the
selection value for identification of open items.
Selection fields which come into question are specified in the
configuration menu if there is a selection rule in the advice header.

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

The following internal specifications are otherwise valid:
<ZH>Field,,Priority</>
Document number,,1
Invoice number,,2
Reference document number,,3
Reference key 1,,4
Reference key 2,,5
Allocation number,,6
Amount,,7

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter one of the external selection fields provided.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FA029 - No selection value was specified ?

  The SAP error message FA029 ("No selection value was specified") typically occurs in the context of asset accounting or when trying to execute a report or transaction that requires specific selection criteria. This error indicates that the system expects a value to be provided for a selection field, but none has been entered.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The most common cause is that the user did not enter a value in a required selection field when executing a transaction or report.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the asset accounting settings that requires certain fields to be filled but are not.
  User Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data, leading to incomplete selection criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that all required selection fields are filled in before executing the transaction or report. Look for any fields marked with an asterisk (*) or highlighted in some way.
  Review Transaction Parameters: If you are using a custom transaction or report, check the parameters to ensure that they are set correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or report you are trying to execute for guidance on required fields.
  Authorization Check: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the data you are trying to retrieve. If not, contact your SAP administrator to adjust your permissions.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program to see where the selection criteria are being processed and identify any issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error can occur in various transaction codes related to asset accounting, such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), or reports like S_ALR_87011990 (Asset History Sheet).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific transaction or report you are using.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.