How To Fix VR204 - Choose either the indicator for selection options or for paramters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Choose either the indicator for selection options or for paramters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR204 - Choose either the indicator for selection options or for paramters ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VR204 - Choose either the indicator for selection options or for parameters
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when both the indicator for selection options and the indicator for parameters are set simultaneously in a selection screen or a related configuration. SAP requires that you choose either selection options or parameters, but not both at the same time.
  In other words, the system expects you to define the input criteria either as selection options (which allow ranges, multiple single values, etc.) or as parameters (which accept a single value), but not both for the same field or context.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When defining selection criteria in a report or program.
  When configuring selection screens or variants.
  When setting up parameters in ABAP programs or SAP standard transactions that involve selection criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the selection screen or the program code where the selection criteria are defined.
  Ensure that for each field, only one of the following is used:
  
  Selection option indicator (e.g., SELECT-OPTIONS in ABAP)
  Parameter indicator (e.g., PARAMETERS in ABAP)
  
  
  Remove or comment out the conflicting indicator so that only one remains.
  If this is in a standard SAP transaction or report, check if any user-exits, enhancements, or custom code is causing the conflict.
  After correction, re-run the program or transaction.
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Selection Options (SELECT-OPTIONS) allow users to input ranges, multiple single values, and exclusions.
  Parameters (PARAMETERS) allow users to input a single value.
  Mixing both for the same field or in conflicting ways leads to this error.
  This error is common during custom report development or when modifying standard SAP reports.
  Always test selection screens after changes to ensure no conflicts exist.
  
  
  Example in ABAP:
  Incorrect (causes VR204):
  PARAMETERS p_matnr TYPE matnr.
  SELECT-OPTIONS s_matnr FOR p_matnr.
  Correct (choose one):
  PARAMETERS p_matnr TYPE matnr.
  or
  SELECT-OPTIONS s_matnr FOR matnr.
  
  If you provide the specific context or code snippet where the error occurs, I can help you pinpoint the exact correction.