How To Fix IH081 - Choose a column for the statistics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IH - structuring

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Choose a column for the statistics

What causes this issue?

You are trying to create statistics for a criterion in one of the
columns. However, you have not chosen a column.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-FUNKTION' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

How to fix this error?

Select a column by placing the cursor on it, and then call up the
function again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IH081 - Choose a column for the statistics ?

  The SAP error message IH081, which states "Choose a column for the statistics," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module when users are trying to generate or view statistics related to maintenance orders, equipment, or other related objects.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises when the system expects the user to select a specific column or field to display statistics, but none has been selected. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Missing Selection: The user has not selected any column from the available options for the statistics report.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the report or the statistics view.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access certain data or fields.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IH081 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Select a Column: Ensure that you have selected at least one column from the available options in the statistics view. Look for a selection box or dropdown where you can choose the relevant column.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the configuration of the statistics report to ensure that it is set up correctly and that the necessary fields are available for selection.
  
  
  User Permissions: Verify that your user role has the necessary permissions to access the data fields required for the statistics. If not, contact your SAP administrator to adjust your permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or report you are using. This can provide additional context on how to properly select columns for statistics.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to your internal SAP support team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to maintenance and reporting, such as IW38 (Change PM Orders), IW39 (Display PM Orders), or others.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly use the reporting tools within SAP to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IH081 error and successfully generate the desired statistics in SAP.