How To Fix ME481 - Please fill one field of the selection types

ME481 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 481

• Message text: Please fill one field of the selection types

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME481 - Please fill one field of the selection types ?

  The SAP error message ME481 ("Please fill one field of the selection types") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase requisitions or purchase orders, when the system expects certain fields to be filled in but finds them empty. This error is often related to the selection criteria used in reports or transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the user attempts to execute a transaction or report that requires specific selection criteria to be filled in, but none of the required fields are populated. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Missing Selection Criteria: The user has not filled in any of the required fields in the selection screen.
  Incorrect Configuration: The selection screen may be configured to require certain fields that are not being filled.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked filling in mandatory fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME481 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Required Fields: Review the selection