How To Fix GG167 - Check the selection conditions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GG - Messages for FI-SL customizing

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Check the selection conditions

What causes this issue?

No ledger selection criteria exist for one or more activities.

System Response

If you press "ENTER", the respective ledger selections are preallocated
"FALSE".

How to fix this error?

Either press ENTER or maintain the ledger selection conditions using
the menu option Goto --> Ledger selection in the screen you are working
on.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG167 - Check the selection conditions ?

  The SAP error message GG167 "Check the selection conditions" typically occurs in the context of data selection or reporting, particularly when the selection criteria defined in a report or transaction do not yield any results. This can happen in various SAP modules, including but not limited to SAP Financials, Logistics, and others.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The most common cause is that the selection criteria (such as date ranges, document types, or other filters) are set in a way that does not match any existing data in the system.
  Data Availability: There may be no data available for the specified selection conditions, either because the data has not been entered or because it has been archived or deleted.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain data, leading to no results being returned.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the relevant module or transaction that affect data retrieval.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria you have entered. Ensure that they are correct and that they match the data you expect to retrieve. For example, if you are filtering by date, ensure that the dates are within the range of available data.
  Check Data Availability: Verify that the data you are trying to access actually exists in the system. You can do this by running a broader query or checking the relevant tables directly.
  Adjust Filters: If you are using multiple filters, try removing some of them to see if you can retrieve any data. This can help identify which specific filter is causing the issue.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the data. You may need to consult with your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or report you are using for any additional guidance on selection criteria.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using specific transaction codes (e.g., FBL1N for vendor line items, FBL3N for G/L account line items) that could be relevant to the error.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this issue.
  User Forums: SAP Community and other user forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the GG167 error message in SAP.