How To Fix FMBPA_ESOA007 - Invalid combination of selection elements (see Long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBPA_ESOA - Messages for budgeting service enabling

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Invalid combination of selection elements (see Long text)

What causes this issue?

Selection with elements CancellationIndicator and
SelectionByBudgetDocumentLifeCycleStatusCode cannot select any data in
the following case:
Cancellation indicator is true and BudgetDocumentLifecycleStatusCode is
5 (To be cancelled) or 6 (Cancelled). (Cancellation document cannot be
cancelled)

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

Correct your selection.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBPA_ESOA007 - Invalid combination of selection elements (see Long text) ?

  The SAP error message FMBPA_ESOA007 indicates that there is an invalid combination of selection elements in a financial management or budgeting context. This error typically arises when the user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires specific selection criteria, but the criteria provided do not align correctly with the expected parameters.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Selection Criteria: The selection elements (like fiscal year, period, cost center, etc.) provided do not match the requirements of the report or transaction.
  Missing Mandatory Fields: Some required fields may not have been filled in, leading to an invalid combination.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the underlying data that prevent the selection from being valid.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not support the combination of selection criteria being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria you have entered. Ensure that they are compatible and make sense together. For example, if you are selecting a specific fiscal year, ensure that other criteria like periods or cost centers are also valid for that year.
  Fill in Mandatory Fields: Make sure all required fields are filled in correctly. Refer to the documentation or help text for the specific report or transaction to identify mandatory fields.
  Check Data Consistency: Verify that the data in the system is consistent and that there are no missing or incorrect entries that could lead to this error.
  Consult Documentation: Look at the long text of the error message for additional details. This can provide specific guidance on what combinations are valid.
  System Configuration: If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the system is set up correctly to handle the selection criteria you are using.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the transaction codes related to financial management and budgeting, as they may provide additional context or options for resolving the issue.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.