How To Fix CY143 - Please specify selection criteria first

CY143 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Please specify selection criteria first

What causes this issue?

Missing selection criteria.
One possible cause of errors is that the standard sets provided by
SAP may be missing.

How to fix this error?

Before you reach the selection screen you first have to enter selection
criteria such as the work center, plant etc.
First check whether the sets that start with 5K exist.
If the sets are missing copy them by executing the capacity evaluation
report SETCOPY1.
If you have no authorization to maintain or display Customizings
you should contact your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY143 - Please specify selection criteria first ?

  The SAP error message CY143: Please specify selection criteria first typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires specific selection criteria to be defined before proceeding. This error is common in various modules, particularly in those related to inventory management, costing, or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The user tries to run a report or transaction without entering the necessary selection criteria.
  The selection criteria fields are left blank or not properly filled out.
  The system expects certain parameters to be defined to filter the data appropriately, and these parameters are missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CY143 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Ensure that you have filled in all required fields in the selection screen. Look for mandatory fields that may be highlighted or marked with an asterisk (*).
  
  
  Review Documentation: If you are unsure which fields are required, refer to the