How To Fix F0071 - No selection made

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F0 - FI batch program messages

• Message number: 071

• Message text: No selection made

What causes this issue?

You have not selected anything.

How to fix this error?

Select one of the possible processing types (for example, printing of
the payment transfer medium, of the payment advice or of the payment
summary).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F0071 - No selection made ?

  The SAP error message F0071 "No selection made" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a selection of data, such as a report on financial documents, payment runs, or similar activities.
  Cause:
  The error message "No selection made" indicates that the user has not provided any criteria or parameters for the selection screen of the transaction or report. This can happen if:
  
  The user has not filled in the required fields on the selection screen.
  The user has cleared all selection criteria before executing the report.
  The selection criteria do not match any existing records in the database.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Ensure that you have filled in the necessary fields on the selection screen. This may include fields like company code, fiscal year, document type, etc.
  
  
  Provide Valid Input: Make sure that the input you provide corresponds to existing data in the system. For example, if you are filtering by a specific company code, ensure that it exists in the system.
  
  
  Review Default Values: Sometimes, default values may not be set correctly. Check if there are any default values that need to be adjusted.
  
  
  Use Wildcards: If you are unsure about the exact values, consider using wildcards (like *) to broaden your search criteria.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the data you are trying to retrieve.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the required fields, refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or report.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error can occur in various transaction codes related to financial reporting, such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), or F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific transaction or report you are using.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly use the selection screens in SAP to avoid this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "No selection made" error and successfully execute your desired transaction or report in SAP.