How To Fix MW043 - No selection criteria taken into account

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 043

• Message text: No selection criteria taken into account

What causes this issue?

When group message records are deleted, all other selection criteria
are ignored. The runtime may be long.
&HINTS&
When you send notifications for allocation tables, message status
records are created in the system. These also have to be deleted. A
distinction is made between:
Status records for single messages
A single message record is created for each combination of material and
plant. When an allocation table is deleted, the associated single
message records are also deleted (see <DS:DE.RWSH_AUFT_DEL>"Allocation
table"</>).
Status records for group messages
Group message records are created when messages are bundled per plant
(transaction WA11). Since group message records can refer to more than
one allocation table, these records have to be deleted in a separate
program run.
A record can be deleted once all associated single message records have
been removed from the system.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW043 - No selection criteria taken into account ?

  The SAP error message MW043 ("No selection criteria taken into account") typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires selection criteria, but none have been provided or the criteria provided do not match any records in the database.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection Criteria: The most common cause is that the user did not enter any selection criteria in the report or transaction screen.
  Incorrect or Incomplete Criteria: The criteria entered may not match any existing records in the database, leading to no data being selected.
  Default Values: Sometimes, default values may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not applying any selection criteria.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain data, which can lead to the appearance of no selection criteria being applied.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Selection Criteria: Ensure that you have entered the necessary selection criteria in the report or transaction screen. This may include fields like material number, plant, storage location, etc.
  Check for Valid Data: Verify that the selection criteria you are using correspond to valid data in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant tables or using other transactions to see if the data exists.
  Review Default Values: If applicable, check the configuration for default values in the report or transaction to ensure they are set correctly.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the data you are trying to retrieve. You may need to contact your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  Use Wildcards: If you are unsure of the exact values, consider using wildcards (e.g., *) in your selection criteria to broaden the search.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error can occur in various transactions, such as inventory management (MM), sales and distribution (SD), or reporting transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific transaction or report you are using.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with to understand the required selection criteria for the report or transaction.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MW043 error and successfully execute your report or transaction.