How To Fix K7143 - Make your selection in the column display

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K7 - Messages for Row/Column Structure

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Make your selection in the column display

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Select all the columns which you want to appear in the drill-down list
as columns. If you do not select any, all the columns will be displayed.
You can change this setting at any time in the drill-down list.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K7143 - Make your selection in the column display ?

  The SAP error message K7143 ("Make your selection in the column display") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when working with reports or transactions that involve selecting data from a column display. This error indicates that the user has not made a selection in one of the required columns of the report or transaction.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following:
  
  Missing Selection Criteria: The user has not filled in the necessary fields or selection criteria in the report or transaction.
  Incorrect Column Configuration: The column display settings may not be configured correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the selections made.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked a required field or made an invalid selection.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the K7143 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Required Fields: Ensure that all required fields in the selection screen are filled out. Look for any fields that are marked with an asterisk (*) or are highlighted in some way.
  
  
  Review Column Display Settings: If you are using a custom report or layout, check the column display settings to ensure that the necessary columns are included and properly configured.
  
  
  Re-enter Selection Criteria: Clear any existing selections and re-enter the selection criteria to ensure that they are valid and complete.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the required fields or how to configure the report, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific transaction or report you are using.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to CO, such as KSB1 (Report: Actual Line Items), KOB1 (Report: Actual/Plan Line Items), or others.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data and perform the required actions in the report.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the K7143 error and successfully make your selections in the column display.