How To Fix GA118 - Either set master data indicator or selection values

GA118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Either set master data indicator or selection values

What causes this issue?

You have made entries in the selection fields for field &V1& and
activated the indicator determining that the values for this field are
derived from the master records.

System Response

Select only one of the two options.

How to fix this error?

Either delete your entries in the selection fields or deactivate the
indicator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GA118 - Details

• The SAP error message GA118, which states "Either set master data indicator or selection values," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when working with certain transactions or reports that require specific input parameters. This error indicates that the system expects either a master data indicator to be set or specific selection values to be provided, but neither has been configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Data Indicator: The transaction or report you are trying to execute requires a master data indicator to be specified, but it has not been set.
  Lack of Selection Values: Alternatively, the system may require specific selection criteria (like company code, fiscal year, etc.) to be provided, and these have not been entered.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not properly set up, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Set Master Data Indicator:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or report.
  Look for an option to set a