How To Fix QC040 - You have not defined a restriction for the selection

QC040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 040

• Message text: You have not defined a restriction for the selection

What causes this issue?

You have not limited the selection.

System Response

All forms contained in the system will be read. This involves a very
time consuming operation.

How to fix this error?

Limit the generic search by entering at least the first letter of the
form followed by an asterisk.
For example, if you enter <ZH>Q*</>, all form names beginning with the
letter <ZH>Q</> will be listed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC040 - You have not defined a restriction for the selection ?

  The SAP error message QC040, which states "You have not defined a restriction for the selection," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to execute a selection or report that requires specific criteria to filter the data.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Selection Criteria: You have not specified any selection criteria in the report or transaction you are trying to execute. This means that the system does not know what data to retrieve or process.
  Incorrect Configuration: The selection screen may not be properly configured to allow for the necessary input fields.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data, leading to the system not allowing any selection.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QC040 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Define Selection Criteria:
  
  Go back to the selection screen of the transaction or report you are