How To Fix EK241 - No items could be selected

EK241 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EK - IS-U Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 241

• Message text: No items could be selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EK241 - No items could be selected ?

  The SAP error message EK241 ("No items could be selected") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions, when the system is unable to find any items that meet the selection criteria specified by the user. This can happen in various transactions, such as when trying to create a purchase order from a purchase requisition or when attempting to process a goods receipt.
  Causes of EK241 Error
  
  
  Selection Criteria: The criteria you have set for selecting items (e.g., document type, status, date range) may be too restrictive, resulting in no items being found.
  
  
  Document Status: The items you are trying to select may be in a status that does not allow them to be processed (e.g., they may be completed, canceled, or blocked).
  
  
  Item Availability: The items may not be available for selection due to various reasons, such as being already assigned to another document or being