How To Fix ME435 - Selection entries cancelled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 435

• Message text: Selection entries cancelled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME435 - Selection entries cancelled ?

  The SAP error message ME435 ("Selection entries cancelled") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions, when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires selection criteria, but the selection criteria are either incomplete or have been canceled.
  Cause:
  
  User Cancellation: The user may have canceled the selection criteria dialog without entering any valid data.
  Incomplete Selection Criteria: The selection criteria may not have been filled out correctly, leading to the system not being able to process the request.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues or bugs in the SAP system that prevent the selection from being processed correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Re-enter Selection Criteria: Ensure that you fill in all required fields in the selection criteria dialog. Make sure to provide valid input for all necessary parameters.
  Check for Mandatory Fields: Verify if there are any mandatory fields that need to be filled out. If any required fields are left blank, the system may cancel the selection.
  Review User Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to execute the transaction or report.
  Restart the Transaction: If the error persists, try restarting the transaction or report from the beginning to ensure that no previous selections are interfering.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for the specific transaction or report you are using to ensure you are following the correct procedure.
  Contact Support: If the issue continues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert to investigate further.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to purchasing, such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), ME23N (Display Purchase Order), or reports like ME2N (Purchase Orders by Vendor).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or bugs related to the error message ME435.
  User Training: Ensure that users are adequately trained on how to use the selection criteria dialogs in SAP to minimize the occurrence of this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME435 error and successfully execute your purchasing transactions or reports.