How To Fix ISSR596 - Selection option OPTION '&1' is unknown (field &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISSR - Message Class for Statutory Reporting

• Message number: 596

• Message text: Selection option OPTION '&1' is unknown (field &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISSR596 - Selection option OPTION '&1' is unknown (field &2) ?

  The SAP error message ISSR596 indicates that there is an issue with a selection option in a report or transaction. Specifically, it states that the selection option specified (denoted by &1) is unknown for the field indicated by &2. This typically occurs when a user tries to filter or select data using an option that is not defined for the specified field in the selection criteria.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Selection Option: The selection option provided does not exist for the field being queried. This could be due to a typo or using an option that is not applicable to that field.
  Field Configuration: The field may not be configured to support the selection option in the underlying data model or report definition.
  Custom Development: If the report or transaction has been customized, the selection options may not have been properly defined or implemented.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Selection Options: Review the selection options available for the field in question. You can usually find this information in the documentation for the report or by checking the field's properties in the data dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Correct the Input: If you find that the selection option is indeed incorrect, modify your input to use a valid selection option for that field.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for the specific report or transaction to understand the valid selection options.
  Custom Code Review: If the issue arises from a custom report or transaction, review the code to ensure that the selection options are correctly defined and implemented.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check the transaction codes related to the report or module you are working with to see if there are any known issues or updates.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  Field Documentation: Use transaction SE11 to look up the data element or domain associated with the field to understand its properties and valid selection options.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ISSR596 error and implement a solution to resolve it.