How To Fix SDDL_PARSER_MSG162 - Client is missing in selection list (add "$$session.client as mandt")

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDDL_PARSER_MSG - Message Class for DDL Parser

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Client is missing in selection list (add "$$session.client as mandt")

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG162 - Client is missing in selection list (add "$$session.client as mandt") ?

  The SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG162 indicates that there is an issue with the selection criteria in a query or report where the client (mandt) is not included in the selection list. This typically occurs in scenarios where data is being accessed across different clients in an SAP system, and the system requires the client information to properly filter the data.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the query or report is attempting to access data without specifying the client. In SAP, the client is a key organizational unit, and data is often segregated by client. If the client is not included in the selection criteria, the system cannot determine which client's data to retrieve, leading to this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to modify the query or report to include the client in the selection criteria. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Modify the Query/Report:
  
  Open the query or report in the relevant transaction (e.g., SQ01 for queries).
  Go to the selection screen or the area where you define the selection criteria.
  Add the client field (usually represented as $$session.client or mandt) to the selection criteria.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Syntax:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct syntax to reference the client. In many cases, you can use $$session.client to dynamically reference the current session's client.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the changes, execute the query or report again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Client Concept in SAP: In SAP, a client is a self-contained unit with separate master records and its own set of tables. Each client can have its own data, and the client number is a three-digit identifier.
  Authorization: Ensure that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access data in the specified client.
  Debugging: If the error persists after making the changes, consider debugging the query or report to identify any other potential issues.
  
  By including the client in the selection criteria, you should be able to resolve the SDDL_PARSER_MSG162 error and successfully execute your query or report.