How To Fix FMCF212 - Multiple sel. with background processing is only possible with variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCF -

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Multiple sel. with background processing is only possible with variant

What causes this issue?

For technical reasons, it is not possible to use the FM account
assignment selection using <LS>multiple selection</> in the
<DS:GLOS.3526B43AAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>background</>. The multiple
selection ensures that the user selects the attributes they want from
the output list.

System Response

The program selects the documents in the background based on all other
selection criteria and does not include the multiple selection.
If you enter a selection variant for the multiple selection, all FM
account assignments entered by this variant are included in the
document selection.

How to fix this error?

If you want to execute the program in the background, you must restrict
the selection of FM account assignments using either selection
conditions on the selection screen of the program, or using a selection
variant for multiple 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 FMCF212 - Multiple sel. with background processing is only possible with variant ?

  The SAP error message FMCF212 indicates that when you are trying to execute a report or transaction in the background with multiple selections, you must use a variant. This error typically arises in the context of financial or controlling reports where multiple selection criteria are specified.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  You are attempting to run a report in the background with multiple selection criteria without defining a variant.
  SAP requires a variant to manage the multiple selection parameters effectively when processing in the background.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMCF212 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Create a Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction or report that you want to run.
  Enter your selection criteria as needed.
  Instead of executing the report directly, look for an option to save the selection criteria as a variant. This is usually found under the "Save" or "Variant" menu.
  Provide a name and description for the variant and save it.
  
  
  
  Use the Variant for Background Processing:
  
  Once the variant is created, go to the background processing option.
  Select the variant you just created instead of entering the selection criteria manually.
  Execute the report in the background using the selected variant.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create and use variants. If you do not have the required permissions, contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to the report you are running. For example, if you are working with financial reports, you might be using transaction codes like FBL1N, FBL3N, or others.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for the specific report you are using to understand the requirements for background processing and variants.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to the FMCF212 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMCF212 error and successfully run your report in the background with the required multiple selection criteria.