How To Fix R9056 - Make entries in "Sign", "Option" and "Default value"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R9 - Business Explorer

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Make entries in "Sign", "Option" and "Default value"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R9056 - Make entries in "Sign", "Option" and "Default value" ?

  The SAP error message R9056, which states "Make entries in 'Sign', 'Option' and 'Default value'", typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a selection screen in an ABAP program or report, and the required fields for defining a selection criterion are not filled out correctly.
  Cause:
  This error arises when you are using a selection option (like a range or a single value) in your report or program, but you have not provided the necessary parameters:
  
  Sign: Indicates whether the selection is to include or exclude values (e.g., "I" for include, "E" for exclude).
  Option: Specifies the type of comparison (e.g., "EQ" for equal, "NE" for not equal, "BT" for between, etc.).
  Default Value: This is the value that will be used if no other value is provided.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that you have filled in the required fields correctly. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Check the Selection Screen Definition:
  
  Go to the selection screen definition in your ABAP program.
  Ensure that you have defined the selection options correctly.
  
  
  
  Fill in the Required Fields:
  
  Make sure that you have provided values for the "Sign", "Option", and "Default value" fields in your selection criteria.
  For example, if you are using a range, you might set:
  
  Sign: "I" (Include)
  Option: "BT" (Between)
  Default Value: Specify the range values.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review the Code:
  
  If you are using dynamic selection criteria, ensure that the logic to populate these fields is correctly implemented in your code.
  
  
  
  Test the Selection Screen:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the selection screen to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for more details on selection screens and how to define selection options.
  ABAP Programming: Familiarize yourself with ABAP programming concepts related to selection screens, especially the use of SELECT-OPTIONS and PARAMETERS.
  SAP Community: You can also check the SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other developers.
  
  By ensuring that all required fields are filled out correctly, you should be able to resolve the R9056 error and successfully run your report or program.