How To Fix /PMG/GE_SEL005 - Select Options Restrict Operations failed

/PMG/GE_SEL005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PMG/GE_SEL -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Select Options Restrict Operations failed

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/PMG/GE_SEL005 - Details

• The SAP error message /PMG/GE_SEL005 Select Options Restrict Operations failed typically occurs in the context of the SAP Project Management (PM) module, particularly when dealing with selection options or filters in reports or transactions. This error can arise due to various reasons, including issues with the selection criteria, data inconsistencies, or configuration problems.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Selection Criteria: The selection options provided may not be valid or may not correspond to any existing data in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the underlying data that the selection options are trying to access.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data or perform the operation.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the PM module or related components that affect how selection options are processed.
  System Performance: If the system is under heavy load, it may fail to process the selection options in a timely manner.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: