How To Fix GC861 - You can not select without entering the document number

GC861 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GC - Error Messages for Consolidation/Extended General Ledger

• Message number: 861

• Message text: You can not select without entering the document number

What causes this issue?

It is not possible to select a document without specifying the
document number as a selection criterion.

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?

Please specify a corresponding value set for the selection of the
document number.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GC861 - Details

• The SAP error message GC861, which states "You cannot select without entering the document number," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or document processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires a specific document number to proceed with the operation you are attempting to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Number: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a document number in the relevant field before attempting to execute a function that requires it.
  Incorrect Transaction Code: The transaction code being used may not be appropriate for the action being taken, leading to the requirement for a document number.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select documents, which can lead to confusion about the document number requirement.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Document Number: Ensure that you enter a valid document number in the required field before executing