How To Fix PO258 - Enter area / beginning / end

PO258 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 258

• Message text: Enter area / beginning / end

What causes this issue?

An invalid combination was entered when selecting lines/pages.

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?

You can either select using an area or enter the start or end area. A
combination is not permitted.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PO258 - Details

• The SAP error message PO258 ("Enter area / beginning / end") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, particularly when dealing with purchase orders or related transactions. This error indicates that the system requires specific input regarding the area, beginning, or end of a certain range or selection criteria, but that information has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input Fields: The error usually arises when mandatory fields related to the area, beginning, or end are left blank. This could be in a selection screen or during the entry of data in a transaction.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have entered data in an incorrect format or in the wrong fields, leading to the system not being able to process the request.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the purchasing module or the specific transaction being used, which could lead to the system expecting certain inputs that are not