How To Fix AO726 - Choose a selection criteria using the entry help

AO726 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AO - Appropriation requests - Master data / Customizing

• Message number: 726

• Message text: Choose a selection criteria using the entry help

What causes this issue?

You want to maintain another selection criteria as a standard value
(default) for a selection list box. However, the criterion you entered
is not allowed.

System Response

The standard value is not adopted.

How to fix this error?

The system is limited to a given quantity of list boxes for the
selected group of transactions in the current context that can be used
for selection criteria. Use the entry help to find out what this
quantity is. To select criteria, use the entry help, since it enables
you to choose a technical key.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO726 - Choose a selection criteria using the entry help ?

  The SAP error message AO726 ("Choose a selection criteria using the entry help") typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report that requires specific selection criteria, but the criteria have not been properly defined or selected. This error is common in various SAP modules, particularly in those related to reporting and analysis.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection Criteria: The user has not selected any criteria from the available options.
  Invalid Input: The input provided does not match the expected format or values.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the selection screen or the underlying data model.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use Entry Help: Click on the entry help (often represented by a button with a question mark or a dropdown arrow) next to the selection field to choose valid criteria.
  Check Required Fields: Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out correctly. Look for any fields marked with an asterisk (*) that need to