How To Fix G01041 - Selection &1: Field name &2 is not allowed (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G01 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Selection &1: Field name &2 is not allowed (see long text)

What causes this issue?

In <LS>Special Items for Consolidation of Investments</> (transaction
CXI9), you have specified the selection &V1& for investments or equity.
The selection for investments and equity must contain only the <LS>Item
</> characteristic. However, selection &V1& contains (at least) one
other characteristic &V2&.

System Response

The settings for special items for consolidation of investments are
inconsistent and <ZH>cannot</> be saved.

How to fix this error?

Delete the entries for all characteristics except Item from selection
&V1& or specify another selection for investments or equity that
exclusively contains entries for the <LS>Item</> characteristic.

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 G01041 - Selection &1: Field name &2 is not allowed (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message G01041 indicates that there is an issue with a selection field in a report or transaction. Specifically, it means that the field name specified in the selection criteria is not allowed in the context of the operation you are trying to perform. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when using selection screens, reports, or queries.
  Cause:
  
  Field Restrictions: The field you are trying to use in your selection criteria may not be valid for the specific report or transaction. This could be due to the field not being part of the underlying data structure or not being allowed in the selection context.
  Data Dictionary Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data dictionary (like field deactivation or changes in the table structure), it may lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain fields, leading to this error.
  Custom Development: If the report or transaction has been customized, there may be restrictions placed on certain fields that are not documented.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Validity: Verify that the field you are trying to use is valid for the report or transaction. You can do this by checking the documentation or the data dictionary (SE11) for the relevant table or structure.
  Review Selection Screen: If you are using a custom selection screen, ensure that the field is included in the selection options and is correctly defined.
  Consult Long Text: The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. You can do this by clicking on the message or using transaction SE91 to look up the message class and find the long text associated with G01041.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the field. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Contact Development Team: If the issue persists and you suspect it may be related to custom development, reach out to your ABAP development team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check the transaction codes related to the report or program you are using to see if there are any known issues or updates.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the G01041 error and implement a suitable solution.