How To Fix AQ401 - No selection fields selected

AQ401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 401

• Message text: No selection fields selected

What causes this issue?

You attempted to go to the selection texts screen, but no fields have
so far been selected as selection fields. Therefore, the screen is
meaningless.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

On the <LS>Select Field</> screen, select the selection fields. Then,
you can branch to the selection texts screen.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ401 - No selection fields selected ?

  The SAP error message AQ401 "No selection fields selected" typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires selection criteria, but none have been specified. This can happen in various contexts, such as when running reports, executing queries, or using certain transaction codes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection Criteria: The most common cause is that the user has not filled in any of the required selection fields in the selection screen.
  Incorrect Configuration: In some cases, the configuration of the report or transaction may not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
  User Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain fields or data, which can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Fill in Selection Fields: Ensure that you fill in at least one of the selection fields on the selection screen before executing the report or transaction. This could include fields like date ranges, document numbers, or