How To Fix VR437 - There were no selection criteria to be cancelled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 437

• Message text: There were no selection criteria to be cancelled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR437 - There were no selection criteria to be cancelled ?

  SAP Error Message VR437: "There were no selection criteria to be cancelled"
  
  Cause:
  The error message VR437 occurs when you attempt to cancel selection criteria in a transaction or program, but there are no selection criteria currently set or active to be cancelled. Essentially, the system expects some selection criteria to exist for cancellation, but it finds none.
  This typically happens in scenarios such as:
  
  Trying to cancel filters or selection parameters in a report or data selection screen when none have been applied.
  Executing a cancellation function or button without having made any prior selections.
  In some SAP modules (e.g., Logistics, Sales, or Inventory), when the user tries to reset or cancel selection criteria but the selection screen is already empty.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VR437 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria:
  
  Verify if any selection criteria or filters have been entered before attempting to cancel them.
  If no criteria are set, there is nothing to cancel, so the cancellation action is unnecessary.
  
  
  
  Avoid Unnecessary Cancellation:
  
  Only use the cancel or reset function if you have previously entered selection criteria.
  If you want to start fresh, simply proceed without cancelling.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Inform users about the correct sequence of actions: enter selection criteria first, then cancel if needed.
  Avoid clicking cancel/reset buttons when no criteria are set.
  
  
  
  Program/Transaction Check:
  
  If this error occurs frequently or unexpectedly, check if the program or transaction logic is correctly handling the state of selection criteria.
  Developers can add checks to prevent the cancel action if no criteria exist.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: VR (often related to Logistics or Inventory Management)
  Typical Transactions: Selection screens in reports, inventory management, sales order processing, or similar modules.
  SAP Notes: There might be SAP Notes related to specific transactions or modules if this error appears due to a bug or enhancement need.
  Debugging: If you have access, debug the program to check the internal table or variable holding selection criteria to confirm if it is empty when the cancel action is triggered.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Attempt to cancel selection criteria when none exist.
  Solution: Ensure selection criteria are set before cancelling; avoid cancelling if no criteria are present.
  Additional: Check program logic if error persists unexpectedly.
  
  
  If you provide the specific transaction or module where this error occurs, I can help with more tailored advice.