How To Fix VR476 - New selection is not necessary

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 data or conditions you want to specify.
  
  
  Avoid Redundant Selections:
  
  Do not add new selection criteria if the current ones are sufficient. Remove or modify existing selections if you want to change the filter conditions.
  
  
  Clear Selections if Needed:
  
  If you want to start fresh, clear the current selection criteria before entering new ones.
  
  
  Check Variant Settings:
  
  If you are using a variant, verify if the variant already contains the selection criteria you are trying to add.
  
  
  Consult Documentation or SAP Notes:
  
  If the message appears unexpectedly, check SAP Notes or documentation related to the specific transaction or report for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is informational and does not indicate an error in the system but rather guides the user to avoid unnecessary input.
  It is commonly seen in selection screens of reports or data extraction transactions.
  If you are developing or customizing reports, ensure that the selection screen logic does not prompt for redundant selections.
  SAP transaction codes or reports related to logistics, finance, or HR may show this message when selection criteria are managed via variants or dynamic selections.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  VR476 - New selection is not necessary
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to add a new selection when existing selection is sufficient or active
  
  
  Solution
  Review and use existing selections; avoid redundant criteria; clear selections if needed
  
  
  Context
  Selection screens, report variants, filters
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific transaction or context where this message appears, I can offer more tailored advice.