How To Fix SQADB042 - No table field specified for the selections

SQADB042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SQADB - Question and Answer Database Messages

• Message number: 042

• Message text: No table field specified for the selections

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SQADB042 - No table field specified for the selections ?

  The SAP error message SQADB042 indicates that there is an issue with a query or selection in the SAP system where no table field has been specified for the selections. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Query or when using the SAP Query tool (SQ01, SQ02, SQ03) to create or execute queries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Field Specification: The most common cause of this error is that the query does not have any fields specified for selection criteria. This can happen if the user has not selected any fields from the available fields in the query.
  Incorrect Query Configuration: The query might be incorrectly configured, leading to a situation where the system cannot determine which fields to use for filtering or selection.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the data dictionary or the query itself.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Query Configuration:
  
  Open the query in the SAP Query tool (transaction SQ01).
  Ensure that you