How To Fix C2184 - Purchase was not selected

C2184 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C2 - Other messages production orders

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Purchase was not selected

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C2184 - Details

• The SAP error message C2184, which states "Purchase was not selected," typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions. This error indicates that the system did not find any valid purchase documents that meet the selection criteria specified in your transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you entered may not match any existing purchase documents. This could be due to incorrect filters, such as date ranges, document types, or vendor information.
  Document Status: The purchase documents you are trying to access may be in a status that does not allow them to be selected (e.g., they may be closed, deleted, or blocked).
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select the purchase documents.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the document number or other fields that prevent the system from finding the relevant purchase documents.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the