How To Fix LR709 - For selection using pers. list the initial screen is required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LR - CATS: Cross-Application Time Sheet

• Message number: 709

• Message text: For selection using pers. list the initial screen is required

What causes this issue?

You have selected <LS>Select via pers. list</> in the <LS>Person
selection</> section. The initial screen is required to display the
list. You cannot therefore select <LS>No initial screen</>.

How to fix this error?

Deselect either <LS>No initial screen</> in the <LS>General settings</>
section or <LS>Select via pers. list</> (including <LS>Enter for
several personnel nos</>, if necessary) in the <LS>Person selection</>
section

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LR709 - For selection using pers. list the initial screen is required ?

  The SAP error message LR709, which states "For selection using personal list the initial screen is required," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a personal list (such as a favorites list or a user-specific selection) without first navigating through the initial selection screen of the transaction.
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Direct Access: The user is trying to access a transaction or report directly without going through the initial selection screen that is required to set up the context for the personal list.
  Missing Initial Screen: The system requires that the user first enter selection criteria or parameters on the initial screen before they can access their personal list.
  User Authorization: There may be issues related to user authorizations that prevent access to the personal list without the initial screen.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LR709 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Initial Screen: 
  
  Navigate to the transaction or report that you are trying to access and ensure that you go through the initial selection screen. Enter any required parameters or selection criteria.
  
  
  
  Use the Personal List Correctly:
  
  After entering the necessary selection criteria, you can then access your personal list. Make sure you are using the correct method to access the personal list (e.g., using the appropriate menu options).
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  If you suspect that authorization issues might be causing the problem, check with your SAP security administrator to ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access the personal list.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for the specific transaction or report you are using to understand the requirements for accessing personal lists.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to the specific transaction or report you are using.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the transaction codes related to the personal list and the specific report you are trying to access.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly use personal lists and navigate through initial screens in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LR709 error and successfully access your personal list in SAP.