How To Fix MJ071 - The program & has a different field selection technique

MJ071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MJ - Field Selection

• Message number: 071

• Message text: The program & has a different field selection technique

What causes this issue?

SAP does not intend this program to be used for central field
selection. This program may use a different field selection technique
that could collide with the central field selection.

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?

Determine the field selection technique used in the required program,
and determine the maintenance transaction for the field selection
technique. You will find both in the menus of the applications
concerned.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MJ071 - The program & has a different field selection technique ?

  The SAP error message MJ071, which states "The program & has a different field selection technique," typically occurs when there is a mismatch in the field selection settings between the program being executed and the data dictionary definitions or configurations in the SAP system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to execute a transaction or report that involves data fields that have different selection criteria or visibility settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Selection Variance: The program you are trying to run has a different field selection technique than what is defined in the data dictionary for the relevant table or structure.
  Custom Modifications: If there have been custom modifications or enhancements to the program or the data model, it may lead to inconsistencies in field selection.
  Transport Issues: If the program was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be discrepancies in the field selection settings