How To Fix KG1018 - Selection criterion not permitted

KG1018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG1 - CO-PA planning

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Selection criterion not permitted

What causes this issue?

Only individual values or intervals can be selected in the selection
conditions.

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?

In the field 'SIGN', enter value 'I' only. In the field 'OPTION', enter
values 'EQ' or 'BT' only.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG1018 - Selection criterion not permitted ?

  The SAP error message KG1018 ("Selection criterion not permitted") typically occurs in the context of the Controlling (CO) module, particularly when working with reports or transactions that involve cost center accounting, profit center accounting, or internal orders. This error indicates that the selection criteria you are trying to use in a report or transaction are not valid or permitted for the specific context.
  Causes of KG1018 Error
  
  
  Invalid Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you are using may not be applicable for the report or transaction you are trying to execute. For example, you might be trying to filter by a field that is not relevant for the selected report.
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the error can occur if the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data or fields.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict certain selection criteria based on the organizational structure or other