How To Fix KE_HDB040 - Selection criterion: &1

KE_HDB040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE_HDB - Message Class for Accelerated CO-PA

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Selection criterion: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE_HDB040 - Selection criterion: &1 ?

  The SAP error message KE_HDB040 with the description "Selection criterion: &1" typically occurs in the context of CO (Controlling) module reports, particularly when dealing with the Hierarchical Data Base (HDB) or when executing certain CO reports that require specific selection criteria.
  
  Cause:
  The error message KE_HDB040 usually indicates that there is an issue with the selection criteria specified in the report or transaction. This could be due to:
  
  Invalid or Missing Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you are trying to use may not be valid or may not exist in the database.
  Data Availability: The data you are trying to access may not be available for the specified selection criteria.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the CO module that prevent the report from executing correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data related to the specified selection criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE_HDB040 error, you can take the