How To Fix KM3117 - Please activate select option for one area at least.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM3 -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Please activate select option for one area at least.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM3117 - Please activate select option for one area at least. ?

  The SAP error message KM3117, which states "Please activate select option for one area at least," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires selection criteria to be defined, but none have been specified.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to run a report or transaction that requires at least one selection option to be activated, but you have not selected any options. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Running a report without specifying any parameters.
  Trying to execute a transaction that requires selection criteria but leaving all fields blank.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that at least one selection option is activated. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Go back to the selection screen of the report or transaction and ensure that you fill in at least one of the required fields.