How To Fix FINS_ARCH050 - No selection criteria specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ARCH - Financials Archiving

• Message number: 050

• Message text: No selection criteria specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ARCH050 - No selection criteria specified ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ARCH050 indicates that no selection criteria have been specified when trying to execute a report or transaction related to archiving in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This error typically occurs when the system expects certain parameters or filters to be provided to narrow down the data being processed, but none have been supplied.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection Criteria: The user did not enter any selection criteria in the report or transaction screen.
  Default Settings: The system may have default settings that do not include any selection criteria, leading to this error when the report is executed.
  User Error: The user may have overlooked filling in the necessary fields or may not be aware of the required parameters.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Selection Criteria: Ensure that you fill in the required selection criteria fields before executing the report. This may include fields such as company code, fiscal year, document type, etc.
  Check Default Values: If applicable, check if there are default values set for the selection criteria and modify them as needed.
  Review Documentation: Consult the documentation or help files related to the specific report or transaction to understand what selection criteria are required.
  User Training: If this is a recurring issue, consider providing training to users on how to properly use the report or transaction, including the importance of selection criteria.
  System Configuration: If you are an administrator, review the configuration settings for the report to ensure that it is set up correctly to require selection criteria.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to financial archiving, such as SARA (Archive Administration) or specific reports in the FI module.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By ensuring that the necessary selection criteria are provided, you should be able to resolve the FINS_ARCH050 error and successfully execute the desired report or transaction.