How To Fix VR205 - Function cannot be executed because you have not selected any data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Function cannot be executed because you have not selected any data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR205 - Function cannot be executed because you have not selected any data ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VR205 - Function cannot be executed because you have not selected any data
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to execute a function or action in a transaction or report that requires you to select one or more data records (e.g., line items, entries, or rows), but no data has been selected. The system expects at least one data row to be marked or highlighted before proceeding with the requested function.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Trying to process or change data in a list without selecting any line.
  Attempting to execute a function button (e.g., delete, change, display) on an empty selection.
  Running a mass processing function without marking any entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select Data Before Executing the Function:
  
  Go back to the screen where the data list is displayed.
  Select one or more rows by clicking the checkbox or highlighting the line(s).
  Then execute the function again.
  
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria:
  
  If no data is displayed at all, verify your selection criteria or filters to ensure that data is actually retrieved.
  Adjust the selection parameters and execute the report or transaction again to get data.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure users understand that certain functions require explicit selection of data before execution.
  
  
  
  Technical Check (if applicable):
  
  If the error occurs despite selecting data, there might be a UI or program issue.
  Check for custom enhancements or user exits that might interfere with selection.
  Debug the program to verify if the selection data is correctly passed.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is common in SAP modules like MM, SD, FI, and others where list processing is involved.
  The message text is usually:
  
  "Function cannot be executed because you have not selected any data."
  Message class: VR (often related to Vendor or Purchasing documents).
  Transaction codes where this might appear include ME21N, ME22N, ME23N, or other list processing transactions.
  SAP Note references for similar issues can be found by searching for message VR205 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Summary:
  VR205 is a prompt to remind users to select data before performing an action. The fix is straightforward: select the required data entries before executing the function. If no data is visible, adjust your selection criteria to retrieve data first.