How To Fix PV081 - Detailed selection is not possible for the field selected

PV081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PV - Training and Event Management

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Detailed selection is not possible for the field selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PV081 - Detailed selection is not possible for the field selected ?

  The SAP error message PV081 ("Detailed selection is not possible for the field selected") typically occurs when you are trying to use a field in a selection screen that does not support detailed selection options. This can happen in various SAP transactions, especially when dealing with reports or queries.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Field Type: The field you are trying to use for detailed selection may not be designed to support such functionality. For example, certain fields may only allow for basic selection criteria (like equals, not equals) rather than detailed selection options (like ranges, multiple values).
  
  
  Data Element Restrictions: The data element associated with the field may not have been defined to allow detailed selection. This is often a design choice made during the development of the data model.
  
  
  Transaction Limitations: Some transactions or reports may have limitations on the fields that can be used for detailed selection due to the underlying logic or data structure.
  
  
  
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