How To Fix VR456 - Enter a selection date for subsequent processing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 456

• Message text: Enter a selection date for subsequent processing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR456 - Enter a selection date for subsequent processing ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VR456 - Enter a selection date for subsequent processing
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you are trying to execute a transaction or process in SAP that requires a "selection date for subsequent processing," but this date has not been entered. The system expects a date input to determine the period or date range for which the subsequent processing should be carried out.
  Typically, this message appears in logistics or inventory management transactions, such as during physical inventory processing, batch jobs, or material document postings where the system needs a date to filter or schedule the processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the required selection date:
  
  When prompted, provide a valid date in the "Selection Date for Subsequent Processing" field. This date usually represents the date from which the system should start processing or consider documents for the subsequent run.
  
  
  Check the transaction screen:
  
  Look for fields labeled like "Selection Date," "Processing Date," or "Date for Subsequent Processing" and fill in the appropriate date.
  
  
  Verify date format:
  
  Ensure the date is entered in the correct format (usually DD.MM.YYYY or as per your SAP system settings).
  
  
  If the field is missing or not visible:
  
  It might be a screen variant or user parameter issue. Check with your SAP administrator or basis team to ensure the screen layout is correct.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  This message is common in transactions related to Inventory Management (IM), Warehouse Management (WM), or Batch Management where subsequent processing or batch jobs are scheduled based on dates.
  
  
  The selection date helps the system to filter documents or data for processing, ensuring that only relevant records are handled.
  
  
  If you are running a background job or report, ensure the job variant includes the selection date.
  
  
  In some cases, this message can appear if a custom program or user exit requires this date but it is not passed correctly.
  
  
  
  Example Scenario:
  In a physical inventory process, when you want to post differences or carry out subsequent processing, SAP asks for a "Selection Date for Subsequent Processing" to know from which date the inventory documents should be considered. If you leave this blank, the system throws VR456.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction code or context where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.