How To Fix RSMPC194 - Selection field '&' is not a valid sel. field of InfoPack &; deleting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Selection field '&' is not a valid sel. field of InfoPack &; deleting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSMPC194 - Selection field '&' is not a valid sel. field of InfoPack &; deleting ?

  The SAP error message RSMPC194 indicates that there is an issue with a selection field in an InfoPackage. Specifically, it states that the selection field specified is not valid for the given InfoPackage, and as a result, it is being deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Selection Field: The selection field specified in the InfoPackage does not exist or is not valid for the data source or the InfoProvider you are working with.
  Changes in Data Source: If the underlying data source has been modified (e.g., fields added or removed), the InfoPackage may reference fields that are no longer available.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the InfoPackage settings that lead to the selection field being deemed invalid.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoPackage Configuration:
  
  Go to the InfoPackage in question and review the selection fields defined.
  Ensure that all selection fields are valid and exist in the data source.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Source:
  
  Check the data source associated with the InfoPackage to confirm that the selection fields are still valid.
  If the data source has changed, you may need to update the InfoPackage to reflect these changes.
  
  
  
  Recreate the InfoPackage:
  
  If the InfoPackage is significantly outdated or misconfigured, consider recreating it from scratch to ensure that it aligns with the current data source structure.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the InfoPackage was transported from another system, ensure that all relevant objects and configurations were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific data source and InfoPackage to ensure compliance with any recent changes or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to access InfoPackages and data sources.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific error message or InfoPackage.
  Data Source Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific data source to understand its structure and valid fields.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.