How To Fix 69830 - Enter at least one criterion for partner selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 69 - Central Functions of Financial Asset Management

• Message number: 830

• Message text: Enter at least one criterion for partner selection

What causes this issue?

Although you have entered a matchcode with the partner as the main
selection criterion, you have not specified a selection criterion for
the partner.
Such a selection makes data access inefficient and results in
unacceptable access times.

How to fix this error?

Enter at least one criterion for partner selection, or select an
alternative matchcode search, such as contract-partner.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 69830 - Enter at least one criterion for partner selection ?

  The SAP error message "69830 Enter at least one criterion for partner selection" typically occurs when you are trying to execute a transaction or report that requires partner selection criteria, but none have been provided. This error is common in various SAP modules, especially in areas related to sales and distribution (SD), materials management (MM), or customer relationship management (CRM).
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the system expects at least one selection criterion to be filled in for the partner selection process. This could be due to:
  
  Empty Selection Fields: All fields related to partner selection (like customer number, vendor number, etc.) are left blank.
  Incorrect Transaction Usage: The transaction you are trying to execute may inherently require partner information that has not been provided.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require certain fields to be filled out.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Fill in Selection Criteria: Ensure that you enter at least one valid criterion in the partner selection fields. This could be:
  
  Customer number
  Vendor number
  Partner function (like sold-to party, ship-to party, etc.)
  Any other relevant partner-related information
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Requirements: Review the documentation or help for the specific transaction you are using to understand what selection criteria are required.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you have access to configuration settings, check if there are any mandatory fields set for partner selection that need to be addressed.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error can occur in various transaction codes depending on the context (e.g., VA01 for sales orders, ME21N for purchase orders).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that might address this issue.
  User Documentation: Refer to the user manuals or online help for the specific module you are working in for more detailed guidance on partner selection.
  
  By ensuring that you provide the necessary selection criteria, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your transaction or report.