How To Fix FCC0471 - Selection was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCC0 - Messages in Financial Closing Cockpit

• Message number: 471

• Message text: Selection was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCC0471 - Selection was deleted ?

  The SAP error message FCC0471 ("Selection was deleted") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Financial Closing cockpit or during the execution of a financial closing process. This error indicates that a selection criterion or a selection set that was previously defined has been deleted or is no longer available for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Selection Set: The selection set that you are trying to use has been deleted or is not available in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection set.
  Changes in Configuration: Changes in the configuration or settings related to the financial closing process may have led to the deletion of the selection criteria.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or settings that are causing the selection to be invalid.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Selection Sets: Verify if the selection set you are trying to use still exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or configuration area where selection sets are managed.
  Recreate Selection Set: If the selection set has been deleted, you may need to recreate it. Ensure that all necessary criteria are included.
  Review Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the selection set. If not, you may need to adjust the user roles or permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Review any recent changes in the configuration or settings that might have affected the selection sets. Consult SAP documentation or your internal change logs.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that deal with selection sets, such as FCLM (Financial Closing Cockpit) or other related transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or workarounds.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FCC0471 error and implement a suitable solution.