37081 - No fields selected; check the preselection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 081

• Message text: No fields selected; check the preselection

What causes this issue?

You selected either <LS>Transfer</> or <LS>Show choice</>.
The <LS>Transfer</> function copies to the screen all the field texts
(key words) and input/output fields (templates) which you selected (by
pressing the radio button on the left edge of the list).
The <LS>Show choice</> function displays the field texts and
input/output fields you have chosen.
You have not yet selected anything.

System Response

No effect.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, select <LS>Dict./program fields</> again and choose the
fields you want to copy to the screen.
Check that your preselection acutally allows you to make a choice. If
you have set the preselection "Template: No" and also "Key word: None",
no selection is possible. In this case, you can only view the field
descriptions from the ABAP/4 Dictionary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37081 - No fields selected; check the preselection ?

  The SAP error message "37081 No fields selected; check the preselection" typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires certain fields to be selected, but none have been chosen. This can happen in various contexts, such as when generating reports or executing queries in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  No Fields Selected: The most common cause is that the user has not selected any fields in the selection screen of the report or transaction.
  Preselection Criteria: The preselection criteria may not be set correctly, leading to no fields being available for selection.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select certain fields.
  Technical Issues: There could be a technical issue with the report or transaction itself, such as a bug or misconfiguration.
  
  Solution:
  
  Select Fields: Go back to the selection screen and ensure that you have selected the necessary fields for the report or transaction you are trying to execute.
  Check Preselection: Review the preselection criteria to ensure they are set correctly. Adjust them if necessary to include the fields you need.
  Authorization Check: Verify that you have the appropriate authorizations to access the fields you are trying to select. If not, contact your SAP administrator to request the necessary permissions.
  Technical Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or checking SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific report or transaction.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for the specific report or transaction you are using to understand the required fields and selection criteria.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the transaction codes related to the report or process you are working on, as this can help in troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully execute your report or transaction in SAP.