How To Fix UCT2010 - Single selection refers to an invalid field name: <&1>

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCT2 - Messages for Hierarchy Selections

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Single selection refers to an invalid field name: <&1>

What causes this issue?

The field name for the single selection does not exist in the field
catalog. The characteristic may have been removed from the data basis
without the single selection having been adjusted afterwards.
If the field name exists, it might be a referenced field. However,
single selections can be created for basic fields only, and not for
fields that reference other fields.

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?

Add the characteristic to the data basis again. Then you will be able to
delete the single selection.
If the name of the characteristic is empty (that is, if it contains a
null string ""), then a program error has occurred.

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 UCT2010 - Single selection refers to an invalid field name: <&1> ?

  The SAP error message UCT2010, which states "Single selection refers to an invalid field name: <&1>", typically occurs when a user attempts to use a field in a selection screen that is not recognized by the system. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Typographical Error: The field name specified in the selection criteria may have been misspelled or incorrectly formatted.
  Field Not Available: The field may not exist in the database table or structure being queried. This can happen if the field was removed or renamed in a recent update or if the user is working with an outdated version of the data model.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the field, leading to it being considered "invalid."
  Incorrect Program Logic: If the program or report has been customized, there may be logic errors that lead to the selection screen referencing a non-existent field.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Field Name: Verify