How To Fix KO711 - No selection criteria specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 711

• Message text: No selection criteria specified

What causes this issue?

You have not defined any selection criteria to limit the number of
orders selected. (The status selection profile and selection rules
work as filters, but are not selection criteria.)

System Response

If your system contains large numbers of orders, the selection will
take a considerable amount of time.

How to fix this error?

Check your criteria again, and restrict the selection if possible.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO711 - No selection criteria specified ?

  The SAP error message KO711 "No selection criteria specified" typically occurs in the context of reporting or executing transactions related to controlling (CO) or profitability analysis (CO-PA) where the system expects certain selection criteria to be provided but none have been specified.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection Criteria: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered any selection criteria in the report or transaction screen. This could be due to a misunderstanding of the required fields or simply overlooking them.
  Incorrect Configuration: In some cases, the configuration of the report or transaction may not be set up to allow for default values or may require specific fields to be filled out.
  User Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain data, which can lead to the system not allowing any selection criteria to be processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Selection Criteria: Ensure that you fill in the required selection criteria fields before executing the report or transaction. This may include fields like company code, controlling area, cost center, or other relevant parameters.
  Check Default Values: If applicable, check if there are any default values that can be set in the user profile or in the report configuration that might help in pre-filling some of the selection criteria.
  Review Configuration: If you have access, review the configuration settings for the report or transaction to ensure that it is set up correctly to accept input.
  User Authorization: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the data you are trying to report on. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to request the appropriate access.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or report you are using for additional guidance on required fields.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to CO, such as KSB1 (Report: Actual Line Items), KOB1 (Report: Actual Line Items for Orders), or others.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific transaction or report you are using.
  User Training: If this error is common among users, consider providing additional training or documentation to help users understand the required fields for the reports they are running.
  
  By addressing the missing selection criteria and ensuring proper configuration and authorization, you should be able to resolve the KO711 error.