How To Fix RSDS196 - '&1' is not a selection field (DataSource '&2', source system '&3')

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDS - New DataSource

• Message number: 196

• Message text: '&1' is not a selection field (DataSource '&2', source system '&3')

What causes this issue?

Field '&V1&' from segment '&V4&' of DataSource '&V2&' to source system '
&V3&' is not allowed as selection field.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDS196 - '&1' is not a selection field (DataSource '&2', source system '&3') ?

  The SAP error message RSDS196 indicates that a specific field is not recognized as a selection field in the context of a DataSource. This error typically occurs when you are trying to use a field in a selection criteria that is not defined as a selection field in the DataSource configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Not Defined as Selection Field: The field you are trying to use in your selection criteria is not defined as a selection field in the DataSource.
  DataSource 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the DataSource itself, such as missing or incorrect field mappings.
  Incompatible Field Types: The field type may not be compatible with the selection criteria you are trying to apply.
  Changes in DataSource: If the DataSource has been modified (e.g., fields added or removed), it may lead to this error if the selection criteria are not updated accordingly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DataSource Configuration:
  
  Go to the DataSource in the SAP