How To Fix RSMPC171 - Press to refresh the selection list

RSMPC171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSMPC - Messages for Process Chains of Generic Processes

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Press to refresh the selection list

What causes this issue?

It is no longer possible to include a load process (InfoPackage) as a
selection in the deletion process when selecting a data transfer
process.

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?

If the input help for the <LS>Object Type</> field no longer displays
the <LS>InfoPackage</> option, press <ENTER>. A PBO/PAI is triggered.
If you want to select InfoPackages instead of DTP processes for
processing, delete all DTP selections from this variant and press
<ENTER>. Afterwards, both the <LS>Data Transfer Process</> and
<LS>InfoPackage</> option are visible again in the input help for the
<LS>Object Type</> field.

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 RSMPC171 - Press to refresh the selection list ?

  The SAP error message RSMPC171, which states "Press  to refresh the selection list," typically occurs in the context of SAP's data processing or reporting transactions, particularly when using the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) systems. This message indicates that the selection list you are trying to work with is not up-to-date or has not been refreshed, which can happen for various reasons.
  
  Cause:
  
  Outdated Selection List: The selection list may not reflect the most current data due to changes in the underlying data source or filters applied.
  Data Load Issues: If there are issues with data loading or extraction processes, the selection list may not be populated correctly.
  User Interface Glitches: Sometimes, the user interface may not refresh properly due to session timeouts or other technical glitches.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Press : The immediate solution is to follow the prompt and press the  key. This action typically refreshes the selection list and