How To Fix VR431 - Further selection criteria have been saved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 431

• Message text: Further selection criteria have been saved

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The additional selection criteria limit the scope of list further by the
criteria entered.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR431 - Further selection criteria have been saved ?

  SAP Message VR431: "Further selection criteria have been saved"
  
  1. Cause
  The message VR431 is an informational message (not an error) that appears in SAP when you execute a transaction or report related to vendor master data or purchasing documents, and you have entered additional selection criteria beyond the standard ones.
  Specifically, it indicates that the system has saved or accepted further selection criteria you specified to narrow down the data selection. This message is typically seen in reports or selection screens where multiple filters can be applied.
  
  2. Meaning
  
  The message VR431 is a confirmation that the system has recognized and saved the additional selection criteria you entered.
  It is not an error or warning but an informational message to let you know that your input has been accepted.
  This helps users understand that the system will use these criteria to filter the data accordingly.
  
  
  3. Solution / Action
  
  Since this is an informational message, no corrective action is required.
  You can simply acknowledge the message by pressing Enter or clicking Continue.
  If you do not want to see this message repeatedly, you can check if there is an option to suppress informational messages in your user settings or report variant.
  Ensure that the selection criteria you entered are correct and intended for your data filtering.
  
  
  4. Related Information
  
  Message Class: VR (Vendor-related messages)
  Context: Commonly appears in vendor master data transactions (e.g., XK01, XK02, XK03) or purchasing reports where selection screens allow multiple filters.
  Similar Messages: Other VR messages related to selection criteria or data filtering.
  SAP Notes: Usually, no SAP Notes are required for this message as it is informational.
  User Tip: Use this message as confirmation that your selection criteria are active and will affect the output.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
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  Message
  VR431 - Further selection criteria have been saved
  
  
  Type
  Informational message
  
  
  Cause
  Additional selection criteria entered and saved by the system
  
  
  Solution
  No action needed; acknowledge and continue
  
  
  Context
  Vendor master data or purchasing reports selection screens
  
  
  
  
  If you are seeing this message in a context where it causes confusion or disrupts automation, consider adjusting the selection criteria or suppressing informational messages in your SAP GUI settings.