How To Fix F4437 - No selection criteria were cancelled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F4 - Line items/balances/configuration

• Message number: 437

• Message text: No selection criteria were cancelled

What causes this issue?

No selection criteria were specified and therefore cancelling the
selection criteria had no effect in this case.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4437 - No selection criteria were cancelled ?

  The SAP error message F4437 ("No selection criteria were cancelled") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or reporting, particularly when using the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) module. This error indicates that the system expected some selection criteria to be canceled or modified, but none were found.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The user may have attempted to execute a report or transaction without properly defining or modifying the selection criteria.
  User Input Error: The user might have inadvertently left the selection criteria unchanged or empty when they were expected to be adjusted.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the report or transaction that leads to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Go back to the selection screen of the report or transaction and ensure that the selection criteria are correctly defined. Make sure that you have specified the necessary parameters.
  Modify Criteria: If you are trying to cancel or modify existing criteria, ensure that you are doing so correctly. You may need to explicitly remove or change the criteria that are currently set.
  Check for Defaults: Sometimes, default values may be set in the system. Check if there are any default selection criteria that need to be adjusted.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or report you are using for additional guidance on the expected selection criteria.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more specific insights based on your system configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to financial reporting, such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), or others.
  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 adequately trained on how to use the selection criteria effectively to avoid such errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F4437 error and successfully execute your desired transaction or report in SAP.