How To Fix ME085 - Please enter scope of list

ME085 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Please enter scope of list

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME085 - Please enter scope of list ?

  The SAP error message ME085 ("Please enter scope of list") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, particularly when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a specific scope of list to be defined. This error indicates that the system expects you to specify a range or scope for the data you want to retrieve or process, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Scope Definition: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not defined the scope of the list in the selection screen of the transaction or report.
  Incorrect Transaction Usage: The transaction you are trying to execute may require specific parameters that have not been filled out correctly.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data, which can lead to incomplete input fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Define Scope of List: When you encounter this error, check