How To Fix JO401 - No selection made

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JO - Project Information System: All Overviews

• Message number: 401

• Message text: No selection made

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JO401 - No selection made ?

  The SAP error message JO401 "No selection made" typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires a selection of data, but no selection criteria have been provided. This can happen in various contexts, such as when running reports, executing queries, or processing jobs in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  No Input Provided: The user did not enter any selection criteria in the input screen.
  Invalid Selection: The selection criteria entered do not match any existing records.
  Default Values: The system may not have default values set for the selection fields, leading to an empty selection.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Selection Criteria: Ensure that you fill in the required fields on the selection screen before executing the report or transaction.
  Check for Valid Input: Make sure that the values you are entering are valid and exist in the database.
  Use Default Values: If applicable, set default values for the selection fields to avoid this error in the future.
  Review Documentation: Check the documentation or help files for the specific report or transaction to understand the required selection criteria.
  Consult with IT Support: If you believe you are entering the correct criteria and still receive the error, consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes, especially those related to reporting (e.g., ME2N, ME2L, etc.).
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly use selection screens in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific transaction or report you are using.
  Debugging: If you have access, you can debug the program to see where the selection criteria are being processed and identify any issues.
  
  By addressing the selection criteria and ensuring that valid inputs are provided, you should be able to resolve the JO401 error message in SAP.