How To Fix /PF1/MSG_EOD014 - Only message types AMAREA_FIN or AM_NEWDAT are allowed as select criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_EOD -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Only message types AMAREA_FIN or AM_NEWDAT are allowed as select criteria

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EOD014 - Only message types AMAREA_FIN or AM_NEWDAT are allowed as select criteria ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EOD014 indicates that there is a restriction on the types of message types that can be used as selection criteria in a specific process or transaction. In this case, only the message types AMAREA_FIN or AM_NEWDAT are allowed.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when you are trying to execute a transaction or report that requires specific message types, but the selection criteria you have provided include message types that are not permitted. This could happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: You may have selected message types that are not valid for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured to only allow certain message types for specific processes, and your selection does not comply with this configuration.
  Data Entry Errors: There might be a typo or incorrect entry in the selection fields.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria you have entered. Ensure that you are only using the allowed message types: AMAREA_FIN or AM_NEWDAT.
  
  
  Modify Your Input: If you have included any other message types, remove them and re-run the transaction or report with the correct message types.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the relevant SAP documentation or help files for the specific transaction or report you are using to understand the valid selection criteria.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unsure about the correct message types or if the issue persists after making changes, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or system administrator for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context of the error, you may be working with specific transaction codes related to message processing or data handling in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the specific transaction or error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that your user role has the necessary authorizations to access the required message types and perform the intended operations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your work in SAP.