How To Fix RS_PSA_DEL026 - Exclusive and inclusive selection of the same object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_PSA_DEL -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Exclusive and inclusive selection of the same object

What causes this issue?

Exclusive and inclusive selection for the same object

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

System Response

The object is not deleted. The object is excluded from the selection.
Exclusive selections are treated with higher priority.

How to fix this error?

Choose either an exclusive or inclusive selection.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_PSA_DEL026 - Exclusive and inclusive selection of the same object ?

  The SAP error message RS_PSA_DEL026, which states "Exclusive and inclusive selection of the same object," typically occurs in the context of data extraction or data management in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error arises when there is a conflict in the selection criteria for the same object, where both inclusive and exclusive selections are being applied simultaneously.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Conflicting Selections: You may have selected the same object (e.g., a characteristic or key figure) in both an inclusive and exclusive manner. For example, if you are trying to filter data for a specific characteristic value while also excluding that same value in the same query or selection.
  Incorrect Query Design: The design of the query or the data selection logic may inadvertently lead to this conflict, especially if multiple filters are applied.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RS_PSA_DEL026 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Go through the selection criteria in your query or data extraction process. Ensure that you are not including and excluding the same object simultaneously.
  
  
  Modify Filters: Adjust your filters to ensure that they are either all inclusive or all exclusive for the same object. For example, if you want to include certain values, do not set any filters that exclude those same values.
  
  
  Check Query Designer: If you are using the Query Designer, check the properties of the query and ensure that the selections are logically consistent. Remove any conflicting selections.
  
  
  Test Changes: After making adjustments, test the query or data extraction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the selection criteria, refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to properly set up your queries and selections.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context on how to handle selection criteria in BW.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP BW query design and data extraction processes to better understand how to avoid such conflicts in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RS_PSA_DEL026 error and ensure that your data selections are correctly configured.