How To Fix KB437 - No selection entries were to be cancelled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KB - Controlling: Reporting

• Message number: 437

• Message text: No selection entries were to be cancelled

What causes this issue?

No selection criteria were previously active.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

You do not need to deactivate the criteria.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KB437 - No selection entries were to be cancelled ?

  The SAP error message KB437 ("No selection entries were to be cancelled") typically occurs when you attempt to cancel a selection in a transaction or report, but there are no entries available to cancel. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the cancellation of a document or when trying to reverse a transaction.
  Causes:
  
  No Existing Entries: The most common cause is that there are no entries in the selection set that can be cancelled. This could be due to the fact that the entries have already been processed or cancelled.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to filter the entries may not match any existing records, leading to an empty selection set.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or cancel the entries, leading to the perception that there are no entries available.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the entries that should be cancelled.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria you are using to ensure that they are correct and that they should indeed return entries. Adjust the criteria if necessary.
  Verify Document Status: Check the status of the documents or entries you are trying to cancel. If they have already been cancelled or processed, you will not be able to cancel them again.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the cancellation. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  Consult Logs and Messages: Look at any additional logs or messages that may provide more context about why the cancellation is failing. This can help identify if there are underlying data issues.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes depending on the context (e.g., FB08 for document reversal, MBST for material document cancellation).
  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 similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the KB437 error in SAP.