How To Fix ME486 - No selection made for & & , month &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 486

• Message text: No selection made for & & , month &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME486 - No selection made for & & , month & ?

  The SAP error message ME486 ("No selection made for & & , month &") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents or reports when the system is unable to find any data for the specified selection criteria. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when generating reports or executing transactions related to purchasing.
  Cause:
  
  No Data Available: The most common cause is that there are no purchasing documents or records that match the selection criteria you have entered (e.g., vendor, material, month).
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The criteria you have specified may be incorrect or too restrictive, leading to no results being found.
  Data Not Yet Posted: If you are looking for data in a specific month, it is possible that the data has not yet been posted or is not available for that period.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data for the specified criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria you have entered. Ensure that they are correct and not overly restrictive. For example, check the vendor, material, and month fields.
  Expand Date Range: If you are searching for data within a specific month, consider expanding the date range to include additional months or periods.
  Verify Data Posting: Ensure that the relevant purchasing documents have been posted for the month you are querying. If not, you may need to wait until the data is available.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view the data. If you suspect an authorization issue, contact your SAP security team.
  Use Alternative Reports: If the report you are trying to run is not yielding results, consider using alternative reports or transactions that may provide the information you need.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME2N (Purchase Orders by PO Number), ME2L (Purchase Orders by Vendor), or ME80FN (General Analyses of Purchasing Documents) to explore purchasing data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message ME486.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more information on the specific transaction or report you are using.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the purchasing module.