How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO311 - Enter a description for the dynamic selection to be saved

/PF1/MSG_PO311 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO -

• Message number: 311

• Message text: Enter a description for the dynamic selection to be saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO311 - Enter a description for the dynamic selection to be saved ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO311 typically indicates that a description for a dynamic selection is required but has not been provided. This error often occurs in the context of using dynamic selections in reports or queries, where the system expects a description to be entered for the selection criteria being defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Description: The primary cause of this error is that the user has not entered a description for the dynamic selection criteria they are trying to save.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked the field for entering a description or may have pressed the save button without filling it in.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration may require a description for dynamic selections, and if this is not adhered to, the error will be triggered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Description: When prompted with the error message, go back to the dynamic selection screen and enter a meaningful description in the appropriate