How To Fix M5254 - Your selection does not match any subset of the existing char. values.

M5254 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M5 - LIS: Standard Analyses (Inventory Controlling Doc. Analysis)

• Message number: 254

• Message text: Your selection does not match any subset of the existing char. values.

What causes this issue?

You have chosen a number of characteristic values, none of which match
the characteristic values in your data.

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?

Carry out the restriction in the selection screen again, or choose
"cancel" in the selection screen to restore your original data.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M5254 - Your selection does not match any subset of the existing char. values. ?

  The SAP error message M5254 ("Your selection does not match any subset of the existing char. values.") typically occurs when you are trying to execute a transaction or report that requires specific selection criteria, but the criteria you have entered do not match any of the existing characteristic values in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The values you have entered in the selection screen do not correspond to any of the values available in the characteristic you are querying.
  Data Not Available: The data you are trying to access may not exist in the system for the specified selection criteria.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain data, which can lead to the system not finding any matching records.
  Master Data Issues: The characteristic values may not be properly maintained in the master data, leading to discrepancies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the values you have entered in the selection screen.