How To Fix PRF_CNTRL_MSG126 - Selected Criteria could not be read, Internal Error. Contact Admin.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRF_CNTRL_MSG - Message Class for control messages of PRF

• Message number: 126

• Message text: Selected Criteria could not be read, Internal Error. Contact Admin.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRF_CNTRL_MSG126 - Selected Criteria could not be read, Internal Error. Contact Admin. ?

  The SAP error message "PRF_CNTRL_MSG126 Selected Criteria could not be read, Internal Error. Contact Admin." typically indicates an issue with the selection criteria in a report or transaction that is being executed. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, data inconsistencies, or problems with the underlying program logic.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the report or transaction settings that prevents the system from reading the selection criteria.
  Data Inconsistencies: If the data being referenced by the selection criteria is inconsistent or corrupted, it can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data or execute specific functions.
  Program Errors: There could be a bug or error in the underlying ABAP program that is causing the selection criteria to fail.
  Transport Issues: If recent changes were transported to the system, they may not have been properly implemented, leading to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the report or transaction to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Data Validation: Validate the data being used in the selection criteria to ensure there are no inconsistencies or corruption.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the report or transaction.
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP development environment, you can debug the program to identify where the error is occurring.
  Check Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate what went wrong.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context of the error, you may want to check transaction codes related to the report or functionality you are trying to access.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide patches.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and potential solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and potentially resolve the error message PRF_CNTRL_MSG126. If the problem persists, involving your SAP Basis or technical team may be necessary for further investigation.