How To Fix FA071 - Field & ( & ) is not defined as a selection field


FA071 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FA - Payment Advice Administration

  • Message number: 071

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

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  • 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?

    Since a selection rule was not specified in the payment advice header,
    the following fields are valid as possible selection fields:
    <ZH>Field name,,Field description</>
    BELNR,,Document number
    VBELN,,Billing document
    XBLNR,,Reference document number
    XREF1,,Customer/vendor reference key 1
    XREF2,,Customer/vendor reference key 2
    ZUORN,,Allocation number
    WRBTR,,Gross amount
    This list of possible selection fields cannot be extended within the
    configuration menu.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FA071 - Field & ( & ) is not defined as a selection field ?
    The SAP error message FA071, which states "Field & ( & ) is not defined as a selection field," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting or when working with selection screens in SAP. This error indicates that a field you are trying to use for selection purposes is not recognized by the system as a valid selection field.
    
    Cause: Field Definition: The field you are trying to use is not defined in the selection screen of the report or transaction you are using. This could be due to a configuration issue or a misunderstanding of the field's purpose. Incorrect Field Usage: You may be trying to use a field that is not intended for selection criteria, such as a field that is meant for display purposes only. Custom Development: If you are using a custom report or transaction, the developer may not have included the field in the selection screen definition.
    Solution: Check Field

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