How To Fix SM811 - No selection made

SM811 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SM - Address Definition/Administration

• Message number: 811

• Message text: No selection made

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SM811 - No selection made ?

  The SAP error message SM811 "No selection made" typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report in SAP without making the necessary selections or inputs required for the operation. This error is common in various SAP modules and can arise in different contexts, such as when running reports, executing transactions, or using certain functions within the SAP GUI.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The most common cause is that the user has not filled in the required fields or parameters in the selection screen before executing the transaction.
  Invalid Selection: The user may have made a selection that is not valid or does not correspond to any existing data.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select certain data, leading to this error.
  Technical Issues: Occasionally, there may be technical issues or bugs in the system that prevent selections from being processed correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input