How To Fix WB2_ASGT042 - The selection range is invalid or missing for the field &1 of table &2

WB2_ASGT042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2_ASGT - Shadow items ans assignments

• Message number: 042

• Message text: The selection range is invalid or missing for the field &1 of table &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2_ASGT042 - The selection range is invalid or missing for the field &1 of table &2 ?

  The SAP error message WB2_ASGT042 indicates that there is an issue with the selection range for a specific field in a table. This error typically arises in the context of data selection or processing, particularly when working with data in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error message WB2_ASGT042 is triggered when:
  
  Invalid Selection Range: The selection range for the specified field is either invalid or not defined. This can happen if the user has not provided a valid range of values for the field in question.
  Missing Values: The field may require specific values or ranges to be defined, and if these are missing, the system cannot process the request.
  Data Type Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the expected data type of the field and the values provided in the selection range.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the table or the field in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WB2_ASGT042