How To Fix SO574 - Define more specific selection criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 574

• Message text: Define more specific selection criteria

What causes this issue?

Too many shared folders were found with these selection criteria.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter more specific selection criteria.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO574 - Define more specific selection criteria ?

  The SAP error message SO574 ("Define more specific selection criteria") typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires more specific selection criteria to narrow down the results. This error is common in scenarios where the system needs additional information to process the request effectively.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Selection Criteria: The user has not provided enough details in the selection screen to uniquely identify the records they want to retrieve or process.
  Ambiguous Query: The query may return too many results, and the system requires more specific parameters to avoid performance issues or to ensure that the correct data is retrieved.
  Default Settings: Sometimes, default settings in the user profile or transaction settings may lead to this error if they do not align with the expected input.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Add More Specific Criteria: Review the selection screen and add more specific criteria. This could include:
  
  Date ranges
  Specific document numbers
  Customer or vendor IDs
  Status filters
  Other relevant fields that can help narrow down the search.
  
  
  
  Check for Mandatory Fields: Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out. Sometimes, the system may require certain fields to be populated before it can process the request.
  
  
  Review Documentation: Consult the documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or report you are trying to run. This may provide insights into what specific criteria are needed.
  
  
  Consult with Colleagues or Support: If you are unsure what additional criteria to provide, consult with colleagues who may have experience with the same report or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Test with Different Criteria: If possible, try running the report with different combinations of selection criteria to identify what works and what does not.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes depending on the context (e.g., reports, data extraction).
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data being queried.
  Performance Considerations: The system may impose restrictions on queries that could potentially return a large volume of data to maintain performance and usability.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SO574 error and successfully execute your desired transaction or report in SAP.