How To Fix VR408 - Order items can only be displayed for selected lines

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 408

• Message text: Order items can only be displayed for selected lines

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR408 - Order items can only be displayed for selected lines ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VR408: "Order items can only be displayed for selected lines":
  
  Error Message: VR408
  Text:
  
  Order items can only be displayed for selected lines
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to display order items in a transaction or report without first selecting the relevant lines (e.g., sales order lines, delivery lines, or billing document lines). The system requires you to explicitly select one or more lines before it can show the detailed order items related to those lines.
  In other words, the function or button you are trying to use (such as "Display order items") is context-sensitive and expects that you have marked or selected specific lines in the list. If no lines are selected, the system cannot determine which order items to display, hence it throws this error.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  In sales order processing (VA03, VA05, etc.) when trying to display order items from a list of sales documents.
  In delivery or billing document processing when trying to drill down into order items.
  In reports or transaction screens where multiple lines are displayed and you want to see detailed order item information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select the relevant lines first:
  
  Before clicking the button or choosing the menu option to display order items, mark or select the line(s) you want to view. This is usually done by ticking the checkbox next to the line or highlighting the line.
  
  
  Check the screen layout:
  
  Ensure that the screen or report allows line selection. Sometimes, the layout or user settings might hide selection checkboxes.
  
  
  Use the correct transaction or function:
  
  Make sure you are using the appropriate function or button designed to display order items and that it requires line selection.
  
  
  If using custom programs or reports:
  
  If this error appears in a custom report or Z-program, check the code logic to ensure it enforces line selection before displaying order items.
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  SAP Note / Documentation:
  
  This is a standard SAP message (message class VR, number 408). It is documented in SAP standard message documentation and is part of the sales and distribution (SD) module.
  
  
  Message Class: VR (Sales and Distribution)
  
  
  Transaction Examples:  
  
  VA03 (Display Sales Order)  
  VL03N (Display Delivery)  
  VF03 (Display Billing Document)  
  VA05 (List of Sales Orders)
  
  
  
  User Tip:
  
  If you frequently encounter this message, train users to always select the relevant lines before attempting to display order items.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Trying to display order items without selecting any lines first.
  
  
  Solution
  Select one or more lines before displaying order items.
  
  
  Related Transactions
  VA03, VA05, VL03N, VF03, and other SD-related display transactions.
  
  
  Message Class
  VR (Sales and Distribution)
  
  
  
  
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