How To Fix /ISDFPS/PM_DIS169 - ERROR: Cannot process selection

/ISDFPS/PM_DIS169 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/PM_DIS -

• Message number: 169

• Message text: ERROR: Cannot process selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_DIS169 - ERROR: Cannot process selection ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_DIS169 ERROR: Cannot process selection typically occurs in the context of the SAP Discrete Industries or Project Management modules. This error indicates that there is an issue with the selection criteria or parameters that have been set for a particular operation or transaction.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Invalid Selection Criteria: The selection criteria provided may not match any existing records in the database.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the underlying tables that the transaction is trying to access.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data or perform the operation.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the selection from being processed correctly.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues such as database locks or system performance problems.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria you are using to ensure they are valid and correspond to existing records.
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