How To Fix RSO_RES_QMSGS165 - Invalid selection used in &1. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO_RES_QMSGS - Messages directly related to Query Designer.

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Invalid selection used in &1. &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO_RES_QMSGS165 - Invalid selection used in &1. &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSO_RES_QMSGS165, which states "Invalid selection used in &1. &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the selection criteria used in a query or report. This error can arise due to various reasons, such as incorrect filter settings, invalid selections in the query, or issues with the underlying data model.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Filter Criteria: The selection criteria specified in the query may not match any valid values in the data source.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model (like InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or queries) that are not reflected in the query can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data, leading to invalid selections.
  Query Design Issues: The query may have been designed incorrectly, with selections that are not applicable to the data being queried.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the InfoProvider that the query is trying to access.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria used in the query. Ensure that they are valid and correspond to existing values in the data source.
  Validate Query Design: Open the query in the Query Designer and check for any design issues. Make sure that all selections and filters are correctly set up.
  Review Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model, ensure that the query is updated accordingly. This may involve refreshing the query or revalidating the InfoProvider.
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data being queried. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the InfoProvider to ensure that there are no missing or inconsistent data entries that could be causing the issue.
  Test with Different Selections: Try running the query with different selection criteria to see if the error persists. This can help isolate the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to analyze the InfoProviders and queries.
  Query Designer: Utilize the Query Designer to modify and test queries, ensuring that all selections are valid.
  User Authorizations: Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues if the error is related to user permissions.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.