How To Fix ME436 - Please enter at least one main selection criterion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 436

• Message text: Please enter at least one main selection criterion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME436 - Please enter at least one main selection criterion ?

  The SAP error message ME436 ("Please enter at least one main selection criterion") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as when you are trying to execute a report or transaction related to purchasing, like ME2N (Purchase Orders by PO Number) or ME2L (Purchase Orders by Vendor).
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system requires at least one main selection criterion to be specified in the selection screen before executing the report or transaction. Main selection criteria are essential for the system to filter and retrieve the relevant data you are interested in.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that you fill in at least one of the main selection criteria fields on the selection screen. Here are some common fields you might consider filling in:
  
  Document Type: Specify the type of purchasing document you are interested in (e.g., standard purchase order, contract).
  Vendor: Enter the vendor number if you want to filter by a specific vendor.
  Purchasing Organization: Specify the purchasing organization if applicable.
  Material Number: If you are looking for purchase orders related to a specific material, enter the material number.
  Plant: Specify the plant if you want to filter by a specific location.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error can occur in various transaction codes related to purchasing, such as ME2N, ME2L, ME2K, etc.
  Selection Criteria: Familiarize yourself with the selection criteria available in the specific transaction you are using. Each transaction may have different fields that can be used as selection criteria.
  User Training: If you are new to SAP or the specific module, consider training or documentation that covers how to use the purchasing reports effectively.
  
  By ensuring that you provide at least one main selection criterion, you should be able to execute the transaction without encountering the ME436 error.