How To Fix V_O2C004 - Maintain more selection criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V_O2C - Message Class for O2C

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Maintain more selection criteria

What causes this issue?

No selection criteria have been maintained. Therefore, nothing has been
selected.

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?

Maintain at least one selection criterion.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V_O2C004 - Maintain more selection criteria ?

  The SAP error message V_O2C004, which states "Maintain more selection criteria," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes, particularly when trying to execute a report or transaction that requires specific selection criteria to be defined.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system expects more detailed selection criteria to narrow down the data set for processing. It can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Insufficient Filters: The user has not provided enough filters or parameters to execute the report or transaction effectively.
  Mandatory Fields: Certain fields that are required for the selection criteria are left blank.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may require additional parameters based on the business process or report being executed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the V_O2C004 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Go back to the selection screen of the report or transaction and ensure that you have filled in all necessary fields. Look for any fields that are marked as mandatory or required.
  
  
  Add More Filters: If the report allows for additional filters, consider adding more criteria to narrow down the results. This could include parameters like date ranges, customer numbers, material numbers, etc.
  
  
  Check Documentation: Refer to the documentation or help text associated with the report or transaction to understand what selection criteria are required.
  
  
  Consult with Functional Team: If you are unsure about what additional criteria are needed, consult with your SAP functional team or a colleague who is familiar with the specific report or transaction.
  
  
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to check the system configuration. This could involve looking at the settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO) to see if there are any mandatory fields that need to be set up.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to sales and distribution, such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), or reports like VA05 (List of Sales Orders).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, specific versions of SAP may have bugs that are documented in SAP Notes.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly use the selection criteria in reports and transactions to avoid this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the V_O2C004 error and successfully execute the desired report or transaction in SAP.