How To Fix M8882 - Selection criteria for & will be ignored!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 882

• Message text: Selection criteria for & will be ignored!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8882 - Selection criteria for & will be ignored! ?

  The SAP error message M8882 ("Selection criteria for & will be ignored!") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material management when certain selection criteria in a report or transaction are not applicable or are being ignored by the system. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and finding a solution involves a few steps.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incompatible Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you have entered may not be compatible with the report or transaction you are trying to execute. For example, if you are trying to filter by a field that is not relevant for the selected report, SAP will ignore that criterion.
  
  
  Missing Data: If the selection criteria refer to data that does not exist or is not relevant for the current context, the system may ignore those criteria.
  
  
  Field Status: Some fields may be set as optional or not required in the configuration, leading to the system ignoring them if they are not filled out correctly.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data, which can lead to the selection criteria being ignored.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria you have entered. Ensure that they are relevant to the report or transaction you are executing. Remove or adjust any criteria that do not apply.
  
  
  Check Data Availability: Ensure that the data you are trying to filter by actually exists in the system. For example, if you are filtering by a specific material number, make sure that the material exists in the system.
  
  
  Field Configuration: If you have access to configuration settings, check the field status settings for the report or transaction. Ensure that the fields you are using are set up correctly.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the data you are trying to filter. 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 report or transaction you are using. This can provide insights into which selection criteria are valid and how to use them correctly.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific transaction or report you are using.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the transaction codes related to inventory management (e.g., MB51, MB5B) to understand their selection criteria better.
  User Manuals: Review user manuals or training materials specific to the SAP module you are working with for additional guidance on selection criteria.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the M8882 error message and take appropriate action to resolve it.