How To Fix SR058 - Selection not permitted for this connection type

SR058 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SR - RFC utilities

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Selection not permitted for this connection type

What causes this issue?

You can only activate the RFC bit options for the following connection
types:
ABAP connections
TCP/IP connections
Internal connections
Logical destinations

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SR058 - Selection not permitted for this connection type ?

  The SAP error message SR058, which states "Selection not permitted for this connection type," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when there is an issue with the data source or the way the query is being executed. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, authorization problems, or incorrect query settings.
  Causes:
  
  
  Connection Type Restrictions: The connection type being used may not support the selection criteria specified in the query. For example, certain types of connections may not allow for specific filters or selections.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the query may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data or perform the selection.
  
  
  Query Configuration: The query may be incorrectly configured, such as using a characteristic that is not allowed for the selected connection type.
  
  
  Data Source Issues: The underlying data source may not be properly set up or may not support the