How To Fix SE004 - Please select by either service number or service short text

SE004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Please select by either service number or service short text

What causes this issue?

You wish to have a list of purchasing documents relating to certain
services, but have not specified the services.

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?

Enter either an interval of service numbers or a service short text.
The system will then list the purchasing documents corresponding to
this selection.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE004 - Please select by either service number or service short text ?

  The SAP error message SE004, which states "Please select by either service number or service short text," typically occurs in the context of service management or service order processing within SAP. This error indicates that the system requires the user to specify a service either by its service number or by its short text description, but neither has been provided or selected.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The user has not entered a service number or short text in the relevant fields.
  Incorrect Selection: The user may have attempted to execute a function that requires a specific service selection but has not made a valid selection.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the service management module that prevent the system from recognizing the input.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Input Required Fields: Ensure that you enter either a valid service number or a short text description in the appropriate fields before executing the function.
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