How To Fix RSMPC172 - Press to refresh the selection list

RSMPC172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Press to refresh the selection list

What causes this issue?

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

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>Data Transfer Process</> option, press <ENTER>. A PBO/PAI is
triggered.
If you want to select DTP processes instead of InfoPackages for
processing, delete all InfoPackage 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 RSMPC172 - Press to refresh the selection list ?

  The SAP error message RSMPC172, 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 displayed in the transaction is not up-to-date or has not been refreshed after a change in the selection criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  Outdated Selection List: The selection list may not reflect the most current data due to changes in the underlying data or selection criteria.
  Data Load Issues: If data has been recently loaded into the system, the selection list may not automatically refresh to include the new data.
  User Interaction: The user may have made changes to the selection criteria but has not yet refreshed the list to see the updated results.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Press : The immediate solution is to follow the prompt and press the  key. This action