How To Fix IP571 - You have not maintained any selection conditions: no selection occurs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 571

• Message text: You have not maintained any selection conditions: no selection occurs

What causes this issue?

You have not specified any selection criteria. Thus the system
automatically sets the deletion indicator for <ZH>all</> the existing
maintenance plans in the system.

System Response

The system does not set <ZH>any</> deletion indicators</> for the
maintenance plans.

How to fix this error?

Use the selection criteria to restrict the amount of maintenance plans.
If, however, you want to set a deletion indicator for all the
maintenance plans in the system, then choose the restriction
accordingly (for example, from maintenance plan category AA to ZZ).

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP571 - You have not maintained any selection conditions: no selection occurs ?

  The SAP error message IP571 ("You have not maintained any selection conditions: no selection occurs") typically occurs in the context of planning or reporting transactions, particularly when using the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or similar modules. This error indicates that the system cannot execute the operation because no selection criteria have been defined for the data retrieval or processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection Criteria: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not specified any selection conditions or criteria in the transaction or report they are trying to execute.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the selection conditions are not properly set up in the system.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering necessary parameters or filters required for the selection process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Selection Conditions:
  
  Go back to the transaction or report where the error occurred.
  Ensure that you have filled in all required fields for selection criteria. This may include date ranges, material numbers, plant codes, etc.
  Check if there are any optional fields that could help narrow down the selection and improve the results.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings, review the settings related to the transaction or report to ensure that selection conditions are properly defined.
  Check if there are any default values or settings that need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or report to understand what selection conditions are required.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If this error is common among users, consider providing training or guidance on how to properly use the transaction or report, including how to set selection conditions.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to planning, reporting, or data retrieval in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: SAP Community and other user forums can be helpful resources for finding solutions to common errors and sharing experiences with other users.
  
  By ensuring that selection conditions are properly maintained, you should be able to resolve the IP571 error and proceed with your intended operation in SAP.