How To Fix K41C018 - Invalid selection criterion

K41C018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K41C - Messages on Transfer of External Actual CO Data

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Invalid selection criterion

What causes this issue?

You tried to use field &V1& to select a database record. However, table
&V2& does not contain this type of field.

System Response

Processing is stopped.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K41C018 - Invalid selection criterion ?

  The SAP error message K41C018 "Invalid selection criterion" typically occurs in the context of the Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with reports or transactions that require specific selection criteria for data retrieval. This error indicates that the selection criteria provided by the user are not valid or do not match the expected format or values.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Input Values: The user may have entered values that are not valid for the selection fields. This could include incorrect account numbers, cost center codes, or other identifiers.
  Missing Required Fields: Some selection criteria may be mandatory, and if they are not filled in, the system will throw this error.
  Data Type Mismatch: The input values may not match the expected data type (e.g., entering text where a number is expected).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data, leading to invalid selections.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration