How To Fix UCT8255 - Target selection for field &1 does not select data

UCT8255 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCT8 - Message class for UCT8(mapping)

• Message number: 255

• Message text: Target selection for field &1 does not select data

What causes this issue?

A target selection for field &V1& is defined. This selection does not
select any data.

System Response

The method cannot post any data.

How to fix this error?

Examine the selection condition for target field &V1& in the Customizing
settings for the method on the <LS>Selection</> tab page. Make sure that
the selection condition is suitable for selecting master data. If you
use a complex selection (single selection), you can use the test run
function in the dialog box for the single selection to check which
master data is selected.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCT8255 - Target selection for field &1 does not select data ?

  The SAP error message UCT8255, which states "Target selection for field &1 does not select data," typically occurs in the context of data extraction or reporting, particularly when using the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or similar data processing tools. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any data that matches the selection criteria defined for the specified field.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria for the field specified in the error message may not match any existing data in the database.
  Data Not Loaded: The data for the specified field may not have been loaded into the system yet, or the data load process may have failed.
  Field 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with how the field is configured in the data model, such as incorrect mappings or settings.
  Filters Applied: Additional filters or restrictions applied in the query or report may be too restrictive, leading to no data being