How To Fix >2476 - First selection was not deleted - at least one is required

>2476 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >2 -

• Message number: 476

• Message text: First selection was not deleted - at least one is required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >2476 - First selection was not deleted - at least one is required ?

  The SAP error message "2476 First selection was not deleted - at least one is required" typically occurs in the context of selection screens or reports where the system expects at least one selection criterion to be provided, but the first selection has not been deleted or is still present.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  A user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires at least one selection criterion, but the first selection field is empty or has not been properly configured.
  The selection screen is designed in such a way that it mandates at least one selection to be active for the report to run.
  There may be a misunderstanding of the selection criteria, where the user believes they have made a selection, but the system does not recognize it.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Ensure that at least one selection criterion is filled out.