How To Fix COIS053 - Enter at least one selection criterion

COIS053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COIS - Messages for the Order Information System

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Enter at least one selection criterion

What causes this issue?

You have not specified a selection criterion for planned orders.

System Response

The system does not allow a search without selection criteria or
restrictions.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

&NOTES&
To list all the planned orders in the system, enter the selection
criterion '*' in a field.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COIS053 - Enter at least one selection criterion ?

  The SAP error message COIS053 ("Enter at least one selection criterion") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires specific selection criteria to filter the data being retrieved.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to run a report or transaction without providing any selection criteria. The system requires at least one criterion to process the request and return relevant data. This could happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Running a report in the CO module (e.g., cost center reports, internal orders, etc.) without specifying any parameters.
  Accessing a transaction that expects input fields to be filled out.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the COIS053 error, you need to provide at least one selection criterion. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify the Report/Transaction: Determine which report or transaction you are trying to execute when you encounter the error.
  
  
  Fill in Selection Criteria: