How To Fix 3G250 - This report cannot be started without selection criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 250

• Message text: This report cannot be started without selection criteria

What causes this issue?

The report program has been started without selection criteria. This
can be due to the following reasons:
The report program has been started directly.
The report program has been started from another report and the
selection criteria have not been entered.

How to fix this error?

The report program cannot be started directly.
If the report program should be called by another program, you should
ensure that the selection criteria are entered when the report program
is called.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G250 - This report cannot be started without selection criteria ?

  The SAP error message 3G250 ("This report cannot be started without selection criteria") typically occurs when you attempt to execute a report or transaction that requires specific selection criteria to be provided, but none have been entered. This is a common issue in SAP systems where reports need certain parameters to generate meaningful output.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the report you are trying to run has mandatory selection fields that must be filled out before the report can be executed. If these fields are left blank, SAP will not be able to process the request and will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Required Fields: Review the selection screen of the report you are trying to run. Look for any fields that are marked as mandatory (often indicated with an asterisk or highlighted in some way).
  
  
  Enter Selection Criteria: Fill in the required fields with appropriate values. This may include parameters such as date ranges, document numbers, or other relevant criteria depending on the report.
  
  
  Use Default Values: If applicable, check if there are default values that can be used for the selection criteria. Sometimes, the system may have predefined values that can be utilized.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about what selection criteria are needed, refer to the documentation for the specific report or transaction. This can often provide guidance on what inputs are necessary.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you continue to experience issues after entering the required selection criteria, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or system administrator for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error can occur in various transaction codes that generate reports, such as SE38 (ABAP Program), SA38 (Execute Report), or specific transaction codes for standard SAP reports.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that your user role has the necessary authorizations to execute the report. Sometimes, lack of permissions can lead to unexpected behavior.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues with specific reports or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By ensuring that all required selection criteria are filled out, you should be able to successfully execute the report without encountering the 3G250 error.