How To Fix PE752 - Selection view must be defined for free delimitation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 752

• Message text: Selection view must be defined for free delimitation

What causes this issue?

There is not selection view defined for the free delimitation of the
employee selection, or it was not entered in the Implementation Guide
(IMG) for Shift Planning.

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?

Check where you have entered a valid selection view in the Shift
Planning section of the IMG under the "Selection view for employee
selection" step.
If not, then check if this selection view actually exists using the
Repository Browser in the ABAP Workbench.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE752 - Selection view must be defined for free delimitation ?

  The SAP error message PE752 "Selection view must be defined for free delimitation" typically occurs in the context of SAP Query or SAP Report Painter/Writer when you are trying to create or modify a report that requires a selection view for free delimitation but one has not been defined.
  Cause:
  This error arises when:
  
  You are attempting to use free delimitation in a report or query without having a corresponding selection view defined.
  The system requires a selection view to interpret the free delimitation criteria you are trying to apply.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define a Selection View:
  
  Go to the transaction code SQ01 (SAP Query) or GRR1 (Report Painter).
  Create or modify a selection view that corresponds to the data you are trying to report on.
  Ensure that the selection view includes the necessary fields and criteria that you want to use for free delimitation.
  
  
  
  Check Query/Report Settings:
  
  Ensure that the query or report you are working on is correctly set up to use the selection view you defined.
  Verify that the free delimitation settings are correctly configured to reference the selection view.
  
  
  
  Use Standard Selection Views:
  
  If applicable, consider using standard selection views provided by SAP, which may already be configured for common reporting needs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to SAP Query or Report Painter for additional guidance on defining selection views and using free delimitation.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After defining the selection view, test the report or query again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SQ01: SAP Query
  SQ02: InfoSet
  GRR1: Report Painter
  GRR2: Report Writer
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify selection views and queries.
  
  
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional help from other SAP users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PE752 error and successfully use free delimitation in your SAP reports or queries.