How To Fix UCR0254 - Selection for journal entries is not permitted; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCR0 - Messages for Reporting of Transaction Data

• Message number: 254

• Message text: Selection for journal entries is not permitted; see long text

What causes this issue?

You are executing an activity with the tool for repairing and analyzing
data streams.
And you have specified values in the <LS>More Settings for Journal
Entries </>group box. You can use the options in this group box for:
Deleting journal entries
(This option is not feasible if you want to delete other data streams as
well.)
Removing inversion information from documents
Displaying journal entries
Checking the consistency of documents (and document numbers)
However, settings in this group box are <ZH>not </>useful in the
following scenarios:
Creating totals from journal entries
Checking the consistency of goodwill InfoProviders
Comparing totals with the aggregated totals from journal entries

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?

Review your settings in the <LS>More Settings for Journal Entries
</>group box and delete them where applicable.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCR0254 - Selection for journal entries is not permitted; see long text ?

  The SAP error message UCR0254 indicates that there is an issue with the selection criteria for journal entries in the system. This error typically arises when the user attempts to execute a report or transaction that involves selecting journal entries, but the selection criteria do not meet the necessary conditions set by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the report or transaction may not be valid or permissible. This could be due to incorrect date ranges, account types, or other parameters that do not align with the system's requirements.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select certain journal entries.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the selection of journal entries based on certain conditions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria you are using. Ensure that all fields are filled out correctly and that the values are valid. For example, verify the date range, account numbers, and any other filters applied.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the journal entries you are trying to select. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to verify your permissions.
  Consult Long Text: The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. You can do this by clicking on the error message or using the transaction code SE91 to look up the message and its long text for additional context.
  Configuration Review: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review any settings that may be affecting the selection of journal entries. They may need to adjust the configuration to allow for the desired selections.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), or others related to financial accounting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search the SAP Support Portal for relevant notes.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to journal entries and selection criteria for further guidance.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.