How To Fix GLE_UI_ECS018 - No fields were selected for the dynamic selections

GLE_UI_ECS018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_UI_ECS - User Interface for Processing of ECS Items

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No fields were selected for the dynamic selections

What causes this issue?

In Customizing, you have not chosen any fields for dynamic selections.
Up to 70 fields can be used for dynamic selections. Since ECS items and
their documents can contain more than 70 fields, in Customizing you have
to define which fields the system is to use for dynamic selections.

System Response

The system cannot use dynamic selections because the Customizing is
missing.

How to fix this error?

In Customizing, choose the fields that you want to use for the dynamic
selections. You do this in IMG activity <DS:SIMG.GLEV_ECS_FIELD>Assign
Fields for Dynamic 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 GLE_UI_ECS018 - No fields were selected for the dynamic selections ?

  The SAP error message GLE_UI_ECS018 ("No fields were selected for the dynamic selections") typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that utilizes dynamic selections, but no fields have been selected in the dynamic selection criteria. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in financial reporting or when using the General Ledger.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Fields Selected: The most common cause is that the user did not select any fields in the dynamic selection screen before executing the report.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the report or transaction that is causing the dynamic selection fields to not display correctly.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain fields, leading to them not being selectable.
  Technical Issues: There could be a temporary technical issue or bug in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select Fields: Ensure that you select at least one field in the