How To Fix TFC0471 - Selection was deleted

TFC0471 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TFC0 - Messages in FC

• Message number: 471

• Message text: Selection was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TFC0471 - Selection was deleted ?

  The SAP error message TFC0471 ("Selection was deleted") typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting or selection screen functionalities, particularly when dealing with selection criteria for reports or transactions. This error indicates that a selection criterion that was previously defined has been removed or is no longer valid.
  Causes:
  
  Manual Deletion: The user may have manually deleted a selection criterion from the selection screen.
  Changes in Data Model: Changes in the underlying data model or structure (e.g., changes in tables or fields) can lead to the deletion of certain selections.
  User Authorizations: If a user does not have the necessary authorizations to access certain fields or data, those selections may be automatically removed.
  System Updates: Updates or changes in the SAP system or specific modules may lead to the removal of certain selections that were previously available.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Recreate the Selection: If the selection was deleted manually, you can recreate it by going back to the