How To Fix J5380 - Selection criteria are inconsistent; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J5 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 380

• Message text: Selection criteria are inconsistent; see long text

What causes this issue?

The selection of financial objects relating to a portfolio hierarchy (or
view) and, at the same time, inactive financial objects is inconsistent.

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?

Delete the selection of the portfolio hierarchy (or view) or the flag
'Inactive financial objects'.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J5380 - Selection criteria are inconsistent; see long text ?

  The SAP error message J5380, which states "Selection criteria are inconsistent; see long text," typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting or data selection processes, particularly in the area of Sales and Distribution (SD) or other modules where selection criteria are used to filter data.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the selection criteria you have entered are not compatible or are conflicting with each other. This can happen due to several reasons, such as:
  
  
  Conflicting Filters: You may have set filters that cannot logically coexist. For example, if you are trying to filter for a specific customer and at the same time for a range of customers that does not include the specific one.
  
  
  Missing Required Fields: Some selection criteria may require certain fields to be filled in, and if they are not, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: If you are using different data types in your selection criteria (e.g., trying to filter numeric fields with text), this can cause issues.
  
  
  Invalid Combinations: Certain combinations of selection criteria may not be valid based on the underlying data model or business logic.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Go through the selection criteria you have set and ensure that they are logically consistent. Remove or adjust any conflicting filters.
  
  
  Check Required Fields: Make sure that all required fields for the selection criteria are filled in correctly.
  
  
  Validate Data Types: Ensure that the data types of the values you are entering match the expected data types for the fields.
  
  
  Consult Long Text: The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. In SAP, you can usually find additional information by clicking on the message or using the F1 help function. This may provide specific guidance on what is inconsistent.
  
  
  Test Incrementally: If you are unsure which criteria are causing the issue, try removing them one by one or testing with a minimal set of criteria to identify the problematic one.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you have access to SAP documentation or user manuals, refer to them for guidance on the specific transaction or report you are working with.
  
  
  Seek Help from Colleagues or SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to colleagues who may have experience with the specific report or transaction, or contact SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to reporting, such as VA05 (List of Sales Orders), VA01 (Create Sales Order), etc.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific transaction or report you are using.
  User Forums: SAP Community and other user forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency in your selection criteria.