How To Fix UGX4605 - Variable &1: You must not specify a selection option

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGX4 - Message Class for Instance Creation

• Message number: 605

• Message text: Variable &1: You must not specify a selection option

What causes this issue?

The variable &V1& is <ZH>not</> of selection type <ZH>Selection Option
</>. Therefore, you <ZH>cannot</> enter a selection option.

System Response

The entry <ZH>cannot</> be used to generate an instance document and
<ZH>cannot</> be stored as an XBRL variant.

How to fix this error?

Enter a suitable restriction for the variable.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGX4605 - Variable &1: You must not specify a selection option ?

  The SAP error message UGX4605 indicates that there is an issue with the way a variable is being used in a selection screen or report. Specifically, the message states: "Variable &1: You must not specify a selection option." This typically occurs when a variable is defined in a way that does not allow for selection options to be specified.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Variable Definition: The variable in question (denoted as &1 in the error message) is defined as a single value variable, but the user is trying to use it with selection options (like ranges or intervals).
  Selection Screen Configuration: The selection screen may be incorrectly configured to allow for selection options when the variable is not designed to support them.
  User Input: The user may have inadvertently entered a selection option for a variable that is not intended to accept such input.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UGX4605 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Variable Definition:
  
  Go to the variable definition in the SAP system (usually in the context of a query or report).
  Ensure that the variable is defined correctly. If it is meant to be a single value variable, it should not allow for selection options.
  
  
  
  Modify Selection Screen:
  
  If you are developing or modifying a report, check the selection screen code.
  Ensure that the variable is not being used in a way that allows for selection options if it is not intended to.
  
  
  
  User Input Validation:
  
  If the error is occurring due to user input, provide guidance to users on how to correctly input values for the variable.
  Consider implementing input validation to prevent users from entering selection options for single value variables.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the report or query to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the variable behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Variable Types: Understand the different types of variables in SAP (e.g., single value, multiple values, ranges) and how they are intended to be used.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on variable definitions and selection options.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UGX4605 error and ensure that your SAP reports or queries function correctly.