How To Fix /PRA/VL_SD065 - Enter a more specific selection criteria

/PRA/VL_SD065 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/VL_SD -

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Enter a more specific selection criteria

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/PRA/VL_SD065 - Details

• The SAP error message /PRA/VL_SD065: Enter a more specific selection criteria typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report that requires specific selection criteria, but the criteria provided are too broad or insufficient for the system to process the request effectively.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Selection Criteria: The user has not provided enough details in the selection screen, leading the system to require more specific input to narrow down the results.
  Multiple Records: The query may return too many records, and the system is prompting the user to refine their search to avoid performance issues.
  Mandatory Fields: Certain fields may be mandatory for the transaction or report, and if they are left blank, the system will prompt for more specific criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Refine Selection Criteria: Review the selection screen and provide additional details. This could include:
  Specifying date ranges
  Adding specific document numbers
  Filtering by status or other relevant fields
  
  
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