How To Fix FCMLHELP057 - Use either detailed material or detailed purchase order selection

FCMLHELP057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCMLHELP - HelpDesk

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Use either detailed material or detailed purchase order selection

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FCMLHELP057 - Details

• The SAP error message FCMLHELP057, which states "Use either detailed material or detailed purchase order selection," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Materials Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with the selection of materials or purchase orders in a transaction.
  
  Cause:
  This error message is triggered when the system expects the user to provide either detailed material selection criteria or detailed purchase order selection criteria, but neither has been provided. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to execute a report, transaction, or function that requires specific input parameters.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that you provide the necessary selection criteria based on the context of your transaction. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Review the input fields in the transaction or report you are using. Make sure you have filled in either the detailed material selection fields (like material number, plant, etc.)