How To Fix PAIS031 - The query contains selection fields that are ignored

PAIS031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAIS - Messages for PA-IS (Ad Hoc Query etc.)

• Message number: 031

• Message text: The query contains selection fields that are ignored

What causes this issue?

You tried to open a query that was not saved using Ad Hoc Query. The
query contains selection options that cannot be processed by Ad Hoc
Query. The query was probably created using SAP Query.

System Response

Please note that information will be lost. Some of the query's
selection fields will not be available in Ad Hoc Query.

How to fix this error?

If you can accept the resulting loss of information, you can continue
to work with the incomplete query. Otherwise, you should open the query
using SAP Query.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PAIS031 - The query contains selection fields that are ignored ?

  The SAP error message PAIS031, which states "The query contains selection fields that are ignored," typically occurs in the context of SAP queries, particularly when using the SAP Query tool (transaction code SQ01) or when working with InfoSets. This error indicates that there are selection fields in your query that are not being considered or processed by the system.
  Causes:
  
  
  Field Compatibility: The selection fields you have included in your query may not be compatible with the data source or InfoSet you are using. This can happen if the fields are not part of the underlying table or structure.
  
  
  Field Attributes: Some fields may be defined in a way that they cannot be used as selection criteria. For example, fields that are calculated or derived may not be available for selection.
  
  
  Query Design: The query may have been designed in a way that certain fields are not relevant for the selection criteria, leading to