How To Fix M8861 - Please select one of the two options

M8861 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 861

• Message text: Please select one of the two options

What causes this issue?

The pool formation check determines which materials are not allocated to
a pool and which do not have a LIFO indicator.
To carry out the check, you must select either the field "Without pool
allocation" or the field "Without LIFO indicator".

How to fix this error?

Select one of the fields.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

M8861 - Details

• The SAP error message M8861, which states "Please select one of the two options," typically occurs in the context of material management or inventory management processes. This error usually arises when a user is required to make a selection between two options in a dialog or screen, but has not done so.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection: The user has not selected one of the required options in a dialog box or selection screen.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system that is causing the options to not be displayed correctly.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked the requirement to make a selection.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Make a Selection: Review the dialog or screen where the error occurred and ensure that you select one of the two options presented. This could be a radio button, checkbox, or dropdown menu.
  Check Configuration: If you believe you are making the correct selection and still receive the error,