How To Fix INST_MSG804 - Determination of selection parameter failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: INST_MSG - Messages for Installation Post-Processing

• Message number: 804

• Message text: Determination of selection parameter failed

What causes this issue?

Errors occurred when determining the selection parameters for the
report &V2&. The cause of the error is &V3&.
Possible causes for the error are:
The report does not exist (cause 1)
The report does not have any selection parameters (cause 2)
The selection parameters could not be determined (cause 3)

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You cannot solve this problem yourself.
Create a problem message under the component BC-RRR-INS. Include the
following information in the message:
Call,,INST_BCCUST_START
Report,,&V2&
Step,,&V1&
Return code,,&V3&

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message INST_MSG804 - Determination of selection parameter failed ?

  The SAP error message INST_MSG804: Determination of selection parameter failed typically occurs during the execution of a program or transaction that requires specific selection parameters to be defined or determined. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during report execution, data extraction, or when using certain functionalities in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Selection Parameters: The most common cause is that the selection parameters required for the report or transaction are either missing or incorrectly defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data or execute the transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the report or the underlying data model.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may not meet the expected criteria, leading to failure in determining the selection parameters.
  Program Errors: There could be bugs or errors in the custom code or standard program being executed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Parameters: Review the selection parameters