How To Fix FA060 - Field & ( & ) is not defined as a selection field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FA - Payment Advice Administration

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Field & ( & ) is not defined as a selection field

What causes this issue?

The required selection field &V1& (field name: &V2&) is not defined as
a selection field.

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?

In the Financial Accounting configuration menu, you determine which
external selection fields are to be possible for the selection rule
&V3& specified in the payment advice header.
You can find further information in the Implementation Guide.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FA060 - Field & ( & ) is not defined as a selection field ?

  The SAP error message FA060, which states "Field & ( & ) is not defined as a selection field," typically occurs when you are trying to use a field in a selection screen or report that is not defined as a valid selection field in the underlying data structure or program.
  Cause:
  
  Field Definition: The field you are trying to use is not defined in the selection screen or is not part of the data structure that the program is working with.
  Incorrect Field Usage: You may be trying to use a field that is not intended for selection purposes, such as a calculated field or a field that is not included in the selection criteria.
  Program or Report Configuration: The program or report may not have been configured correctly to include the field in the selection options.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Definition: Verify that the field you are trying to use is defined in the data dictionary (DDIC) and is intended for selection purposes. You can do this by checking the data element or domain associated with the field.
  Modify Selection Screen: If you have access to the ABAP code, you may need to modify the selection screen to include the field as a valid selection option. This involves adding the field to the SELECT-OPTIONS or PARAMETERS statement in the ABAP program.
  Use Valid Fields: Ensure that you are using fields that are defined as selection fields in the program. If the field is not meant to be used for selection, consider using a different field that is appropriate.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the field's purpose or definition, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP administrator or developer for clarification.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the field definitions and SE38 (ABAP Editor) to modify the program.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the program to see how the fields are being processed and identify where the error occurs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context or solutions.
  
  If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.