How To Fix FMCA1804 - Enter a selection category.

FMCA1804 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA1 - IS-PS-CA: Messages about Contract A/R & A/P

• Message number: 804

• Message text: Enter a selection category.

What causes this issue?

You have entered a field value but no selection category.

System Response

The program cannot save the entry.

How to fix this error?

Enter a selection category.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA1804 - Enter a selection category. ?

  The SAP error message FMCA1804, which states "Enter a selection category," typically occurs in the context of the Funds Management (FM) module when a user is trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a selection category to be specified. This selection category is essential for filtering the data that the report or transaction will process.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The user attempts to run a report or transaction that requires a selection category but does not provide one.
  The selection category field is left blank or is not properly configured in the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMCA1804 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Transaction/Report: Determine which transaction or report you are trying to execute that is generating the error.
  
  
  Check Selection Category:
  
  Look for a field labeled "Selection Category" or similar in the selection screen of the transaction.
  Ensure that you select an appropriate category from the dropdown list or enter a valid value.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation: If