How To Fix MSINT831 - Enter different names for the selection options

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSINT - Interest Calculation, Reports RFINT****

• Message number: 831

• Message text: Enter different names for the selection options

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSINT831 - Enter different names for the selection options ?

  The SAP error message MSINT831 typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify selection options in a report or transaction, and the system detects that the names you have provided for the selection options are not unique. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in inventory management or reporting transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Names: You have entered the same name for multiple selection options. Each selection option must have a unique identifier.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is not recognizing the names as unique due to some underlying settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MSINT831 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Selection Option Names:
  
  Review the names you have assigned to each selection option.
  Ensure that each name is unique and does not duplicate any other selection option name.
  
  
  
  Rename Selection Options:
  
  If you find any duplicates, rename the selection options to ensure they are