How To Fix FTVV_MESSAGES487 - Select an evaluation type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTVV_MESSAGES - Reporting Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 487

• Message text: Select an evaluation type

What causes this issue?

You have not selected an evaluation type.

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?

Select an evaluation type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES487 - Select an evaluation type ?

  The SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES487 ("Select an evaluation type") typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling modules, particularly when dealing with evaluations or reports that require a specific type of evaluation to be selected.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  The user attempts to execute a transaction or report that requires an evaluation type to be specified, but none has been selected.
  The evaluation type is a mandatory field in the transaction or report, and it has not been filled in.
  There may be a configuration issue where the evaluation types are not properly defined or available for selection.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Select an Evaluation Type:
  
  Go back to the screen where the error occurred and look for a dropdown or selection field for evaluation types.
  Choose an appropriate evaluation type from the list provided.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the configuration for evaluation types in the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting, Controlling).
  Ensure that the evaluation types are correctly defined and available for the users.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If users are frequently encountering this error, consider providing training or documentation on how to properly select evaluation types in the relevant transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or report you are using to understand the requirements for evaluation types.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to financial evaluations, such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), or others.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to access the evaluation types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your tasks in SAP.