How To Fix VR476 - New selection is not necessary

VR476 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 476

• Message text: New selection is not necessary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR476 - New selection is not necessary ?

  SAP Error Message:
  VR476 - New selection is not necessary
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message VR476 typically occurs in SAP when you attempt to create a new selection or input criteria in a transaction or report where the system already has an active selection or filter set. Essentially, the system is indicating that adding a new selection is redundant or not required because the current selection criteria are sufficient or already active.
  This message often appears in scenarios involving selection screens or report variants where the user tries to add or modify selection parameters unnecessarily.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The system detects that the current selection criteria already fulfill the requirements.
  Attempting to add a new selection or filter does not change the result set or is not allowed in the current context.
  It is a preventive message to avoid redundant or conflicting selection criteria.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Current Selections:
  Check the existing selection criteria or filters you have applied. Confirm if they already cover the