How To Fix GU298 - Select a valid column

GU298 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 298

• Message text: Select a valid column

What causes this issue?

You want to display the detail information for an account, but you have
selected an invalid column.

System Response

The detail display does not appear.

How to fix this error?

Select either the "Base ledger" column or the "Comparison ledger"
column.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU298 - Select a valid column ?

  The SAP error message GU298, which states "Select a valid column," typically occurs in the context of using the SAP GUI or when working with reports, queries, or data selection screens. This error indicates that the system is expecting a valid column selection, but the user has either not selected a valid column or has selected an invalid one.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Column Selection: The user may have selected a column that does not exist in the context of the report or query.
  Field Configuration: The fields or columns may not be properly configured in the underlying data structure or report definition.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain fields or columns.
  Data Source Issues: The data source may have changed, leading to discrepancies in available columns.
  Technical Issues: There may be a temporary glitch or issue with the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Column Selection: Ensure that the column you are trying to