How To Fix FIS_FIN_GL001 - The application cannot be started for your selection

FIS_FIN_GL001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIS_FIN_GL -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: The application cannot be started for your selection

What causes this issue?

You want to switch to a different application, for example, <LS>G/L
Document Display </>or <LS>G/L Account Master Data</>. This is not
possible as the values that the calling application has to transfer to
the application that you want to switch to have not been uniquely or
completely defined by your selection.
Example:
You want to switch to the <LS>G/L Document Display </>application, but
have selected a cell with a fiscal year instead of a document number.

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?

Restrict your selection in <LS>Data Analysis </>or the result list in
such a way that the required application can be called, for instance by
selecting a cell for which all of the values to be transferred have been
uniquely defined.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FIS_FIN_GL001 - Details

• The SAP error message FIS_FIN_GL001 ("The application cannot be started for your selection") typically occurs in the context of financial applications, particularly when dealing with General Ledger (GL) functionalities. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specific application or transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the financial application or the specific GL account.
  Data Selection Issues: The selection criteria used to access the application may not return any valid data, leading to the error.
  System Issues: There could be temporary system issues or inconsistencies in the SAP environment.
  Missing or Inactive Application: The application or transaction you are trying to access may not be active or properly configured in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to access the application. This