How To Fix 5A643 - Or selection: You must satisfy selection criterion

5A643 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 643

• Message text: Or selection: You must satisfy selection criterion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A643 - Or selection: You must satisfy selection criterion ?

  The SAP error message 5A643 ("Or selection: You must satisfy selection criterion") typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires specific selection criteria to be met, but those criteria are not fully satisfied. This error is common in various SAP modules, especially when dealing with reports or data retrieval processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  Missing Selection Criteria: The user has not provided all the necessary selection parameters required by the report or transaction.
  Invalid Input: The input provided does not meet the expected format or range.
  Logical Conditions: The logical conditions set in the selection screen are not met, meaning that the system cannot find any data that matches the criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Go back to the selection screen of the report or transaction and ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly. Check for mandatory fields