How To Fix FINCS_USEL020 - The rule uses a draft selection (&1). Activate the selection first.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINCS_USEL - Message Class of Unified Selection

• Message number: 020

• Message text: The rule uses a draft selection (&1). Activate the selection first.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINCS_USEL020 - The rule uses a draft selection (&1). Activate the selection first. ?

  The SAP error message FINCS_USEL020 indicates that a rule is attempting to use a draft selection that has not yet been activated. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling, where selections or rules are defined for processing data, and these selections must be activated before they can be used.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A selection rule is created in a draft state and has not been activated.
  The system is trying to execute a process that requires the activated version of the selection rule.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate the draft selection that is being referenced. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Selection Rule:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP where the selection rules are maintained (e.g., transaction code FSCM or FBL1N depending on the context).
  
  
  
  Find the Draft Selection:
  
  Locate the draft selection that corresponds to the rule mentioned in the error message. You may need to search for it using the selection name or ID.
  
  
  
  Activate the Selection:
  
  Once you have found the draft selection, look for an option to activate it. This is usually done through a button or menu option labeled "Activate" or similar.
  Confirm the activation if prompted.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Process:
  
  After activating the selection, re-run the process that triggered the error to see if it resolves the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing selection rules and drafts in your specific SAP module.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to activate selections and make changes to rules.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on managing selection rules and understanding their lifecycle (draft vs. active).
  Support: If the issue persists after activation, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FINCS_USEL020 error and successfully use the selection rule in your processes.