How To Fix R8511 - Invalid selection options


R8511 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: R8 - Messages from the meta data generation

  • Message number: 511

  • Message text: Invalid selection options

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  • What causes this issue?

    The specified selection options are not valid.

    System Response

    The following selection options are supported by the extractor:

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    Intervals: Company code 001 to 003, for example
    Single values: Plant 001, for example

    How to fix this error?

    Check the selection options specified in your InfoPackage.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


R8511 - Details

  • The SAP error message R8511 "Invalid selection options" typically occurs when there is an issue with the selection criteria specified in a report or transaction. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when running reports, executing transactions, or using selection screens.
    Causes:
    
    Incorrect Field Values: The selection criteria may contain invalid or unsupported values for the fields being queried.
    Field Type Mismatch: The data type of the selection options may not match the expected type (e.g., trying to input a string where a number is expected).
    Missing Required Fields: Some reports or transactions may require certain fields to be filled out, and if they are left blank or filled incorrectly, it can trigger this error.
    Logical Errors: The logical operators used in the selection criteria may not be valid or may not make sense in the context of the data being queried.
    Custom Code Issues: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the

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