How To Fix KM194 - Insufficient selection parameters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Insufficient selection parameters

What causes this issue?

You have entered insufficient or unsuitable selection criteria. The
data selection could take a long time and may lead to a large number of
documents being displayed.

System Response

You can still perform the selection if the system only contains a small
number of documents.

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

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(Application area "KM", Message number "194").

How to fix this error?

Make a closer specification for the selection
- controlling area, profit center, accounts and fiscal year
or
- document nunber and fiscal year
or
- reference document number and fiscal year
or
- origin object type, controlling area, fiscal year, transaction and
period

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM194 - Insufficient selection parameters ?

  The SAP error message KM194, which states "Insufficient selection parameters," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report without providing the necessary selection criteria or parameters required for the system to process the request. This error is common in various SAP modules, particularly in reporting and data retrieval functions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Selection Criteria: The user has not filled in all the mandatory fields required for the report or transaction.
  Incorrect Input: The input provided does not meet the expected format or criteria, leading the system to determine that it cannot proceed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the report or transaction that require specific parameters to be set.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KM194 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Mandatory Fields: Review the selection screen for the transaction or report and ensure that all mandatory fields (usually marked with an asterisk) are filled in correctly.
  
  
  Provide Valid Input: Ensure that the values entered in the selection parameters are valid and conform to the expected formats (e.g., date formats, numerical values).
  
  
  Review Documentation: Consult the documentation or help text associated with the transaction or report to understand the required parameters.
  
  
  Test with Different Parameters: If possible, try running the report or transaction with different parameters to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue continues after checking the parameters, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific transaction or report.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data or execute the transaction.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or updates related to the KM194 error.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the transaction codes related to the report or function you are trying to execute.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct usage of the transaction or report to minimize errors related to insufficient parameters.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the KM194 error in SAP.