How To Fix /BA1/F4_IR012 - Select by range only

/BA1/F4_IR012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BA1/F4_IR -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Select by range only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BA1/F4_IR012 - Select by range only ?

  The SAP error message /BA1/F4_IR012 Select by range only typically occurs in the context of using the SAP Fiori or SAP GUI interface when trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a specific selection method. This error indicates that the system expects the user to provide a selection range for the data being queried, but the input provided does not meet the required criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Input Method: The user may have entered a single value instead of a range. For example, if the system expects a range of values (like a start and end date), and only a single date is provided, this error will occur.
  Field Configuration: The field in question may be configured to only accept ranges, and the input provided does not conform to this requirement.
  Transaction or Report Requirements: Some transactions or reports are designed to work with ranges for performance or data integrity reasons.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Provide a Range: