How To Fix VR412 - Please select a specific document type or select them all

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 412

• Message text: Please select a specific document type or select them all

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR412 - Please select a specific document type or select them all ?

  SAP Error Message VR412: "Please select a specific document type or select them all"
  
  Cause:
  The error message VR412 occurs in SAP when you are trying to execute a transaction or report related to document processing (often in Financial Accounting or Logistics modules) and the system requires you to specify a document type. The message indicates that you have either:
  
  Not selected any document type, or
  Selected an invalid or ambiguous combination of document types.
  
  SAP expects you to either select a specific document type or choose the option to select all document types to proceed.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  During document selection screens in reports or transactions involving document processing (e.g., payment runs, clearing, document display).
  When filtering documents by type but no valid selection is made.
  In transactions where document type is a mandatory filter criterion.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Specific Document Type:
  
  On the selection screen, choose one or more specific document types from the list provided.
  Document types are usually represented by codes like KR (Vendor Invoice), DR (Customer Invoice), SA (General Ledger), etc.
  Make sure the document type(s) you select are valid for the transaction you are running.
  
  
  
  Select All Document Types:
  
  If you want to include all document types, use the option/button to select all.
  This is often a checkbox or a "Select All" button on the selection screen.
  
  
  
  Check for Default Values:
  
  Sometimes, the selection screen might have default values that are cleared or invalid.
  Re-enter or reset the document type selection.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure you have authorization to view or process the selected document types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or Help:
  
  Use F1 help on the document type field to understand valid entries.
  Check SAP notes or documentation for the specific transaction.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Document Types in SAP: Document types categorize accounting documents and control document number ranges, posting rules, and screen layouts.
  Common Transactions Involving Document Types:
  
  FB03 (Display Document)
  FBL1N (Vendor Line Items)
  FBL5N (Customer Line Items)
  F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions)
  
  
  SAP Notes: If the error persists despite correct selection, check for SAP Notes related to the transaction or module.
  Customization: Document types are configured in IMG under Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Document ? Document Types.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Error VR412 means you must specify a document type or select all.
  Fix by selecting a valid document type or choosing the "all" option.
  Ensure your selection matches the transaction requirements.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where the error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.