How To Fix SL162 - No selection criteria can be applied from this line

SL162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SL - System log

• Message number: 162

• Message text: No selection criteria can be applied from this line

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SL162 - No selection criteria can be applied from this line ?

  The SAP error message SL162 ("No selection criteria can be applied from this line") typically occurs in the context of reporting or data selection processes within SAP, particularly when using selection screens or when trying to filter data in reports. This error indicates that the system cannot apply any selection criteria based on the current line or context.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Selection Criteria: The line from which the error is generated may not have any valid selection criteria defined. This can happen if the user has not filled in the necessary fields or if the fields are not properly configured.
  
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The data type of the selection criteria may not match the expected type for the field being filtered. For example, trying to filter a numeric field with a string value.
  
  
  Invalid Field Reference: The field referenced in the selection criteria may not exist in the context of the report or may not